Don't be a prince

Although I am very happy to see the emperor's husband allowing his son to develop his power.But thinking of the huge power of the Wang family, the eldest grandson still couldn't help but said: "You really are, just let Chengqian challenge the Wang family? What if he fails? If you want to cultivate him after his ambition is frustrated, it will be even more troublesome." gone."

Li Shimin shook his head and said triumphantly: "I claim to be an invincible commander, so I have suffered a lot of defeats? As the crown prince, it doesn't matter if Chengqian suffers a little more setbacks. However, it is a bit too early for us to decide the outcome now, I think , Chengqian and Wang's family are still [-]-[-]."

Seeing that the emperor was so excited, the eldest grandson didn't know what to say.

Ever since he became emperor, Li Shimin has been fond of guessing people's hearts, or deducing the development of things with a piece of information, and he never tires of it.Now that his son is brazenly challenging the wealthy family, his blood boils involuntarily.He really wanted to see what kind of results the crown prince could achieve against the Wang family.

-College dormitory

Li Chengqian, who was so unhappy today, thought of a good way to vent his anger, and that was to check the bedroom.

When the later generations were students, what they hated the most was the dormitory supervisor, the director, and the vice-principal dictating.Now that he has become the deputy dean, how can he not cheat these students once.

At the beginning of the establishment of the academy, strict rules were established, one by one, making Li Chengqian, who came from later generations, bite his fingers.Compared with the strict courtyard rules made by several old gentlemen, the dormitory rules he made are not popular at all.

The old eunuch Guan Yun is still the building manager of the dormitory building, and he walked in front of the dormitory courteously, opening the dormitory for the prince to visit.

"Your Highness, the students are all very good. They have not complied with the specifications you specified. Look at these square quilts, how neat they are!"

After visiting a dormitory, Li Chengqian couldn't help but nodded. The dormitories of so-called full-time schools in later generations are nothing more than that.Li Chengqian blushed when he thought of how casual he was in high school.

I don't know when, it seems that working against the leadership has become the pursuit of the students.

Pushing away the unknown dormitory, and quickly passing the cup bed, Li Chengqian's eyes were immediately attracted by the pile of wood on the table.He used to play with the ship model. This pile of wooden blocks looks messy, but after the assembly, it must be a ship.

This brought excitement, after moving the chairs in the dormitory, Li Chengqian sat down at the desk and began to assemble them.

Only half an hour later, a ship was pieced together.

Looking at the long rudder blades of the captain and the anchors on both sides of the first one, Li Chengqian knew it was a sea-going ship.

"Who lives in this dormitory?"

Fang Yun thought for a while and said, "It should be Qiu Haiqing, Peng Sanniu, Du Ergou, Zhang Jue, Yu He, Jiang Yang, Du Jia, and Xu Youming."

Looking at the small characters marked on the hull again, Li Chengqian smiled, turned to Zhang Yun and said, "Go, ask these people who owns this boat, bring him here, and ask him if you have anything to say." .”

After Zhang Yun heard the request clearly, he rushed out, and not long after, he came back with a thin black-faced student.

"Student Qiu Haiqing, greeting Your Highness!"

Li Chengqian personally reached out to support Qiu Haiqing, and said with a smile: "There is no need to salute, this is the academy, and I am your vice president, not the prince. Boy, don't talk about it, this ship belongs to you?"

Qiu Haiqing nodded, and was amazed to see the complete sea boat.This ship is his latest design, and it can't be put together quickly according to the original sea ship.Especially the water storage tank, which even my father may not understand.Why, why did the prince assemble it so quickly?

"Back...Deputy Dean, this is indeed a student ship."

Pointing to the watertight cabin, Li Chengqian asked with a smile: "Tell me about this thing, how did you come up with it?"

In order to form a fleet in Lingnan, Li Chengqian still checked the shipbuilding drawings of the Ministry of Industry. It is a certainty that Datang's seagoing ships do not have such things as watertight cabins.

Qiu Haiqing saw that the prince was asking about this, and immediately came to his senses: "This is a water storage tank, which is used to store water and increase the weight of the hull. The student's ancestors were maritime merchants and lived in Yangzhou for generations. When he came to his father, it was because of other business. , and settled in Chang'an. For the sake of the family business, my father discarded the shipbuilding drawings handed down from his ancestors like a shoe. The students thought it was a pity, so they sent all the drawings to the engineering college. In their spare time, they also made models. The water tank , which is what the students came up with.

I heard my father say that sea navigation is no better than river transportation, and that strong winds and waves are disasters that can destroy the hull.Some ships that are not heavy enough may even capsize due to wind and waves.The students fiddled with the ship model, and finally found that as long as some water was added to the cabin, the hull could be stabilized a lot.Although it will make the boat heavier, it is better to wait until the storm passes before releasing the water. "

Listening to Qiu Haiqing's chattering speech, Li Chengqian couldn't help laughing.What do you really want!If you want to form a fleet, what you lack most are people who are familiar with maritime affairs, and craftsmen who build ships.Now with the appearance of Qiu Haiqing, almost all the problems have been solved.

This smart guy is the best shipbuilder. Since his family lives in Yangzhou for a long time, there must be some relatives who have not given up the maritime business.

As long as they are all recruited, won't the foundation of the fleet come out?

Thinking of this, Li Chengqian was in a good mood. He reached out and patted Qiu Haiqing on the shoulder and asked, "Okay, let's stop here. Boy, let me ask you, what do you want to do after graduating from the academy?"

Qiu Haiqing said embarrassingly: "Actually, the students still want to try to be an official. This is my father's lifelong wish. However, the students also want to enter the general supervisor, military supervisor or the Ministry of Industry, because the students themselves like it. Of course, if they can go to It would be great to be an official in these three places."

Everyone has their own original dreams, but more often than not, they have to compromise with reality during the growth process.Only when I dream back at midnight can I remember my longing.

Thinking about his empty East Palace, Li Chengqian felt that it was necessary to recruit a qualified subordinate for himself, moreover, if he could help others fight fate and stick to his original aspiration, why not do it?

"Boy, I will give you a chance. You can work in the Eastern Palace, and I will give you an official position, but what you want to do is to help Gu build a fleet. This fleet will travel across the sea. , a fleet has grown from scratch, and I don’t know how many difficulties it has to endure. How about it, are you willing?"

Chapter 232 Going Away

Qiu Haiqing didn't expect that he would receive an olive branch from the prince.

Although the students of the academy have the possibility of becoming officials, they know that if they are civilians, they can be arranged by a small official.As for the son of a merchant like him, whether he has a chance is another matter.

But who would have thought that he was invited now.Officials in the East Palace system are generally promoted very slowly, but this is also compared to before the crown prince ascended the throne as emperor. If the crown prince successfully becomes emperor, he will ascend to heaven alone.

Cupping his hands tremblingly, Qiu Haiqing said with a trembling mouth, "Your Highness, Your Highness, Qiu Haiqing is willing!"

Li Chengqian nodded in satisfaction, patted Qiu Haiqing on the shoulder and said: "But that's all for the future. You must finish all your studies in the college, and you can only work in the East Palace after you graduate. Before that, the lonely It will help you lay the groundwork."

Qiu Haiqing nodded, he was also reluctant to study in the academy.Here, he studied under Mr. Fang Xiaoquan, which is different from studying abroad. As long as he has doubts, he can ask him. He will not be annoyed and will always explain to him patiently.

Being in a merchant's house eliminates the importance of knowledge.

Seeing off Qiu Haiqing who was excited and wobbling away, his depressed mood was relieved a little.

Just as he was about to check the next dormitory, out of the corner of his eye, he saw the Sky-Speeding Monkey running hurriedly from the downstairs of the dormitory.

Each floor of the dormitory building is more than two meters apart. This guy just borrowed some strength from the pillar and jumped up.

"What is running so anxiously?"

Fleeing Sky Monkey didn't even catch his breath, so he said, "Your Highness, something is wrong. Grand Master Li passed out when he was correcting the students' homework in the office. Now he has been sent to Mr. Sun by the students."

"What did you say?"

There is nothing like a thunderbolt from a blue sky, and Li Chengqian immediately ran downstairs after pulling away the Sky Monkey.

Damn medical school, why do you have to study so far!

Almost holding his breath, he ran to the inpatient department of the medical school. At this time, the downstairs was crowded with people, students who were in class and students who were not in class, all gathered here, and many vulnerable ones were still covering their faces and crying.

Pushing away the crowd that was in the way and walking to the innermost place, Yang Du, who was sweating on his forehead, breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Li Chengqian: "Mr. Sun happened to be at home, and he has already been sent in. Fang Xiaoquan and Chen Sidao are with you, so hurry up." go in."

Before he had time to catch his breath, he walked into the inpatient room, and behind him he could faintly hear Yang Du scolding the students and driving them back to self-study.

Outside the disposal room, Fang Xiaoquan and Chen Sidao were sitting on chairs, both of them were sweating on their foreheads.

"Cough, cough, what's going on? Cough, why did you pass out so well?"

It wasn't until seeing these two that Li Chengqian was able to take a breather, and his dry throat immediately rebelled.

Fang Xiaoquan patted Li Chengqian on the back and said: "No one knows what's going on. The old man is right next to him. Not long ago he laughed and said that these students have good literary talents. Who knew that he fell on the table the next moment." .”

Walking to the door of the disposal room, he could smell the strong smell of medicine inside. If it wasn't for his extreme trust in Sun Simiao, Li Chengqian would have wished to open the door and go in to have a look.

Waiting always feels long.After a long time, the door of the treatment room was pushed open.

"Daozhang Sun, how is Master Li?"

Taking off the mask, Sun Simiao nodded and said, "I'm awake, and I'm awake. I want to see you by name."

He breathed a sigh of relief, and was about to go in, but was stopped by Sun Simiao.

Li Chengqian looked at the old grandson in confusion...

The smell of medicine in the treatment room is very strong, causing the tea to have a smell of medicine.

After waking up, Li Gang tasted the tea, but he could only take a sip each time.

Seeing the disciple who walked in with a smile on his face, the old gentleman smiled slightly: "Everyone said 7384, the King of Hades didn't tell me to go. I'm 84 this year, I thought my body was getting better, who would have thought it was just a flashback."

Pulling a stool and sitting by the bed, Li Chengqian couldn't keep the smile he forcibly faked.

Doesn't the old Taoist know how to cover up the patient?

Tears couldn't help falling down, Li Chengqian didn't know what to say now.

The words arranged outside the disposal room were lost under the direct and clear words of the old gentleman.

Stretching out his hand to hold his disciple's hand, Li Gang said with a smile, "Why are you crying? This old man has already lived to be 84 years old, so it is not a premature death. Besides, Mencius also died at 84 back then. It is not bad that this old man died at the same age as him.

Originally, after the death of King Xi, the old man wanted to read some books at home and let the rest of the day go by.Who would have thought that he would be appointed by His Majesty to teach you.The old man has seen too many people in his life, some are despicable and shameless, some have human face and animal heart, but it is rare to see someone who is as consistent as you.

Boy, the old man should thank you.In the past few years of teaching you, the old man has been very happy.There is nothing more satisfying than personally teaching a benevolent and wise heir to the throne.I saw you dismissing the status of the Crown Prince before, but you know how anxious this old man is.Boy, people's hearts are separated from each other, and everyone's fate has to be held in the palm of their own hands, even their own parents can't hand it over. "

Holding the old man's hand tightly with one hand, and wiping away tears with the other, Li Chengqian forced a smile and said, "You are dying, and you are still helping the apprentice to worry about it. Don't worry, the third person in Tang Dynasty Emperor, it must be me, your apprentice. It is said that the rule of Wenjing is a rare prosperous age, don't worry, my disciples will definitely create one!"

Seeing his disciple speak with pride, Li Gang naturally laughed out loud.

"The tone is not small, but ah, you may not really have this ability. If you really create such a prosperous world in the future, remember to write it on the sacrificial table for the old man, so that when the old man brags about the past, there will be some a basis."

Li Chengqian nodded, he knew that he probably had no choice but to be the crown prince and the next emperor.Because it is not only to change the world for the better, but also the wish of the elderly.

Outside the door, Li Tai and Li Ke also rushed over. They were also considered the old man's disciples, and they set off as soon as they heard the news.

After giving up the seat to Li Tai and Li Ke, he washed his face with the basin in the disposal room before Li Chengqian walked out.

Outside the door is an envoy sent by the imperial court. If important officials like the prince and grand master are sick, they must report to the imperial court.

Ignoring Li Jian with a swollen face, Li Chengqian walked directly in front of several elderly people.

"Our academy's cemetery has already been built. I asked what Master Li meant before. He still decided to stay in our academy's cemetery, and he is unwilling to be buried with the imperial tomb."

The old gentlemen all nodded, and then looked at Li Anren. Li Gang's son died early, and Li Anren should be the one at the top of their family at this time.

Li Anren arched his hands and said: "Your Highness and Grandpa love father and son, and everything is up to His Majesty's arrangement. In my hometown, it is actually equivalent to separate families now. Grandpa also said earlier that he hoped to be buried near the college. It’s also good to see the academy grow and develop.”

Even if the old man's cemetery is confirmed now, the rest, probably, is to wait.

Sun Simiao said that this time the old man was really exhausted, and with his ability, he was powerless.Perhaps some drugs can be used to stimulate the body to carry it for a few more days, but for an old man who is dying, the side effects are too cruel.

Different people face their own end differently.Some lamented, some brutal, some generous.

Li Gang felt that he was very open-minded at first, and rejected the idea of ​​several old gentlemen to write letters to his lifelong friends. Instead, he and Li Chengqian studied in the morning and played piano and chess in the afternoon, just like usual.

Banana porridge, the old man could drink a big bowl at a meal, but now he can't, under Li Chengqian's encouraging eyes, he can only drink half a bowl.Before going to bed every day, he would put a small box next to his pillow, and inside it was his prepared suicide note.

The college's midterm exam was delayed for two days, but it went on normally.Even the few who came to the academy to receive adult education also participated in the exam.

Li Chengqian was not in the mood to invigilate the exam, but Li Gang was very concerned about it, and insisted on grading the papers regardless of his disciples' persuasion.It was just a question that should have been marked with a checkmark, but after the old gentleman drew a long mark, Li Chengqian couldn't hold back his tears anymore and cried out bitterly.

Yang Du, who was looking at this side while reading the papers, came over when he heard the prince crying, stretched out his arms to hug him and said: "This is the case with Old Li, if you want him to wait on the bed to die, you might as well let him do it." What I am willing to do. Look, this old bastard died with a smile on his mouth. Compared to dying of exhaustion in a lingering sick bed, I don’t know how much better. In the future, this old man also hopes to die like this.”

Not only Yang Du came over, but Fang Xiaoquan and others also came over to say goodbye to old friends, and comfort the prince who was about to faint.

The officials from the Ministry of Rituals had already prepared all kinds of things for the funeral, and rushed to the academy after hearing the news.

The mourning hall was not built in the old gentleman's small yard, but in the college.No one of the students cared about Dai Xiao's various weird sayings. They were supposed to pack up their things for the holiday, but they all chose to give up the holiday and stayed in the college to wear mourning for Mr. Li Gang.

Lu Kuanyi, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites, sternly rejected Li Chengqian's idea of ​​wearing filial piety, and would not let go of the bag of filial piety.

"Your Highness, you have to wear filial piety for your teacher, and I understand the respect for your teacher, but your status is different. You are a prince, and Taishi Li cannot afford your etiquette. Only the Supreme Emperor, Your Majesty and Empress!"

The red-eyed Li Chengqian kicked Lu Kuan several times, but the guy didn't let go.

The Minister of Rites is different from Li Jian. Li Jian is a domestic servant no matter what. Even if Li Chengqian kicks him to death, he will not be held responsible.

"Okay, what's the matter with the prince kicking the minister of the Ministry of Rites. Lu Kuan, give the prince filial piety. What is your status? Since the prince is a teacher of Li Gang, he should wear filial piety. It has nothing to do with the prince's status!"

Fortunately, the appearance of the emperor relieved the siege, and the emperor had spoken, so Lu Kuan could only hand over the filial obedience to the prince.

After putting on the mourning clothes, the red-eyed Li Chengqian went to the mourning hall.

It stands to reason that a prince would not need to ask questions about offerings, but he just couldn't help it. Only when he gets busy can he gradually accept the fact that the old man has left.

What a good old man, why did he leave?He left so suddenly that Li Chengqian couldn't accept it for a while.

The old man lingers on the sick bed for a long time before leaving, which is different from leaving suddenly. The former is already prepared, while the latter is always difficult to get out of the sudden pain.

It was already an honor for the emperor to come in person. Li Anren saluted with all five bodies, thanked the emperor for coming, and bowed to other guests.

Lu Kuan also saw the prince's sadness, so he found him a job of burning paper money, just mechanically throwing paper money into the brazier.

It was not until evening that the old man was put into the coffin and placed in the mourning hall.

Night guards are needed, and this work is usually done by close relatives, but Li Chengqian did not avoid it, but insisted on vigil.

Under the candlelight at night, Li Anren delivered the grandfather's suicide note to Li Chengqian.

It was a very ordinary wooden box, only a letter and a hairpin, made of copper.

Open the sealant, take out the letter paper inside, under the candlelight, the old man's handwriting is still vigorous and powerful.

"Chengqian, my disciple personally said:

Boy, you are probably kneeling on the old man's mourning hall right now. After reading this letter, don't think about it, just burn it.The hairpin in the box is a relic of the old wife. The old man wanted to take it to the grave. After thinking about it, I should leave it for you to think about it.

The old man has been writing this letter for a long time, tore up and rewritten it several times, and finally decided to use plain language.After getting along with you for so long, the old man has always had a doubt, but, until his death, the old man couldn't ask it out.

I have seen too many smart people and too many pretentious people, but compared with you, the rest are mediocre.No one can be as smart as you, but An Ren was taught by the old man from childhood, and he has not been able to compose a song "Wild fire never burns, spring wind blows and gives birth again".