Don't be a prince

After finishing speaking, Li Chengqian drank the last mouthful of porridge and said with a smile: "There are no gods in this world, so there is no such thing as perfect. Now that we have a general guess, it is easy to prevent. Now that we know that there will be something on the other side. Trick, although I don't know how to make a move, but I always have to see the trick."

Looking to the northeast of the restaurant, Li Chengqian clenched his fists slightly with a smile on his lips.

Chapter 456 Ruthless, Crazy

There is no pure conspiracy in this world. Every kind of conspiracy is exposed to the sun from the moment it starts to be implemented. It may be possible to reduce the probability of exposure by shortening the time, but there is absolutely no so-called 100% concealment.

The direction of Taiyuan may be an invisible abyss, but when this abyss is surrounded by groups, no matter what tricks they use, they can actually be guarded against.

After Di Renjie finished his breakfast, he neatly put away the bowls and chopsticks, and sat there, waiting for the prince to turn around from his trance.

Just when Di Renjie felt a little bored, he suddenly found His Royal Highness King Jin beside him and sat up straight.Just when he was wondering what happened, he saw a majestic man sitting on the other side of the prince, and took a bowl of porridge for himself.After taking a bite of the fish, he felt that the taste was terrible, frowned, and then stretched out his hand towards him as a gesture.

Di Renjie also sat up straight, and respectfully handed over the pickles in front of him.This is the East Palace, he can come in without notification, and he can't think of another person who is wearing bright yellow clothes, except the emperor.

It seemed that he was also afraid of disturbing the prince's thinking. When the emperor was eating, he tried his best to avoid making noises. He didn't let go until the prince started to move again.

Seeing Li Zhi and Di Renjie become like sculptures, and feeling the people around him, Li Chengqian knew who was coming without turning his head.

Without getting up, Li Chengqian turned sideways and cupped his hands and said, "Father is so excited today that he came to the East Palace for breakfast. Di Renjie is right here. If you have any questions, just ask him directly."

You can tell the purpose of the emperor's visit by using your heels. Xiuxiu is not Su Yuan, and in her capacity, she is not important enough for the emperor to worry about.So the emperor's father came here, mostly because of Di Renjie.

Sure enough, after finishing the porridge, Li Shimin began to test Di Renjie.

Di Renjie is worthy of the name of a genius, between the questions and answers, he is neither humble nor overbearing, explaining clearly, carefully telling all his experiences along the way.

"That's it. The students' ability is limited, and the Di family really has no right to speak in Taiyuan. In the end, it can only reach this point."

After finishing speaking, Di Renjie lowered his head in shame.He also imagined that he could fight back and turn the tide, and he also imagined that with his own clever mind, he could solve things that no one else could solve.However, the reality taught him a memorable lesson.It doesn't mean that you can do everything if you use your brain well. Sometimes, strength can also determine many things.

Seeing Di Renjie's appearance of beating eggplants, Li Shimin smiled and said: "You have done a good job. After the letter from Shangzhou was delivered, I sent people to thoroughly investigate the vicinity of Taiyuan. Although there was no result, at least you I have already pointed out who I should guard against. Kid, you have made a great contribution this time. Tell me, what do you want me to reward you for?"

After finishing speaking, Li Shimin looked at Li Chengqian with teasing eyes, and patted Li Chengqian's thigh secretly under the table.

Sensing the small movements of the emperor's father, Li Chengqian immediately understood what he wanted to do.It was nothing more than a test of Di Renjie's character.As a young genius of Di Renjie, if he doesn't know how to guard against arrogance and impetuosity, problems will arise sooner or later.The same worry, not to mention the emperor, almost everyone who is optimistic about Di Renjie thinks so.

Hearing the emperor's words, Di Renjie was immediately surprised.He didn't expect the emperor to be so generous, he just gave him a reward, and allowed him to choose it himself. You are not joking, he knew that even if he was a little arrogant now and made a little excessive request, the emperor would eventually agree.

only....

Standing from the table, Di Renjie bowed his hands and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness. If the student has completed the task of His Highness the Crown Prince perfectly this time, he will definitely ask for a reward without shame. However, this time, if the student did not complete the task, he will not be punished." , is already lucky, and please His Majesty take it back."

Li Shimin nodded in satisfaction, he was very satisfied with this answer.

"However, I keep my promise. If you say you have meritorious service, you are meritorious. If you say you deserve rewards, you deserve rewards. It's not that you can withdraw your life just because you feel embarrassed. I will give you another chance. Think about it, what kind of rewards do you need? ? I agree to everything."

After saying a word, to Li Shimin's surprise, Di Renjie looked a little more relaxed with his head lowered.Even the process of raising his head was so easy.

Looking up, Di Renjie smiled and said: "Since Your Majesty said so, the student has the audacity to ask His Majesty to give you a set of imperial brushes. The student is still studying in the academy. If you have the imperial brush that His Majesty rewarded, you can also brag about it to your classmates. It's not just about your Majesty." reward?"

Hearing this answer, which was not far from what he expected, Li Shimin laughed loudly: "Of course I am willing to give it up, not to mention the imperial brush, and I will also reward my inkstone, so I will give it to your grandfather. During the Zhenguan period, your grandfather Served as Shangshu Zuocheng, Sanqi Changshi, Fengbian Erzhou Inspector, etc., and made a lot of contributions, so he was able to be named Linying County male. Now that he is old, I miss him often!

Although Di Qing's family is old, they also left behind your father. Your father, Di Zhixun, unknowingly demoted, invited himself to be the county magistrate of Shan County in Yuezhou. During his tenure, he was deeply loved by the people.However, the most unexpected thing is that you boy, you don't have to be inferior to your father, you will definitely be an important minister of my Tang Dynasty in the future!Tell your grandpa, you might as well come to the palace to see me in your spare time, so as not to weaken the bond between the monarch and his ministers. "

Hearing the emperor's words, Di Renjie could only kneel down and accept the order.The emperor's words can be said to have given very high recognition to the three generations of the Di family's grandparents.

Li Shimin stretched out his hand, Li Zhi on the side suddenly understood, got up and helped Di Renjie up, and pulled him out of the restaurant together.

Looking at Di Renjie's back, Li Chengqian couldn't help but said to the emperor: "Father, do you believe that this kid Di Renjie will definitely become a good official?"

I don't know anything else, anyway, Li Chengqian didn't believe the emperor's reminiscence words.Although Di Xiaoxu had a prominent official position, it was all in the past tense.Being a decent man, he insisted on letting his son go out of Mingjing and become an official, and he is still a county magistrate, which is a shame for a dignitary.And after he himself retired, he also directly withdrew from the vision of the court, and it was almost inevitable that he would withdraw from the stage of history sadly.The reason why the emperor uttered such affirmative words was due to the relatively large proportion of wooing.It can be said that Di Xiaoxu is completely dependent on Sun Gui.

Hearing the prince's question, Li Shimin smiled and said: "There is a folk saying that three years old are old. From my point of view, Di Renjie is very similar to you back then. He is the same genius, but he knows how to restrain himself. The most rare thing is his wit. Agile, do you know that after changing to other nobles, he would never answer so easily when he heard what I said. He can look past the temptation in front of him, which shows that he is confident that his future is definitely not the present A little reward can be compared.

And he has long thought about wanting my imperial pen, and it is also for himself and me to step down.It's just a set of pens, more of a reward for glory.If you continue to grow with this momentum, maybe you will be just like you again!Having said so much, I haven't said the biggest purpose of my visit today. Chengqian, since the Wang family has been identified, and it is even possible that the five surnames and Qiwang are playing tricks together, tell me, what are you going to do? "

Li Chengqian smiled and said: "Let's keep the same for all changes. The five surnames are all smart people. After suffering from the loss of coal, they will never target the common people again. However, such a major event as a change of dynasty , Their strength is not enough. Therefore, I have always suspected that they want to control you, my son, or the pheasant slave through a mutiny. The possibility of the pheasant slave is higher. After all, according to the previous signs, The Wang family was a little too nice to the pheasant slaves; and Shangguanyi, during his tenure, was not usually close to the Wang family.

Therefore, my son guessed that most of them have to wait until the funeral of the Supreme Emperor is over and you will personally conquer Goryeo before starting.You will be safe under the protection of the army, so you will be assassinated at most.And Erchen guards an empty rear area, so he is the most likely to be missed.If their power controls Chang'an, relying on the lives of women and children in Xungui's family to give orders, it is possible to stir up a mutiny in the army and make you fall from the throne. "

Li Shimin nodded and said: "You have a good idea. If I were you, I would do the same thing. Since you have already guessed what they are going to do, have you thought about how to deal with it?"

Li Chengqian took out a folded piece of paper from his arms, handed it to Li Shimin, and said with a smile: "It's up to you, what else can we do? If something happens this time, it can't be dealt with casually. So, my son has already Prepared for the worst."

Opening the paper and seeing the plan on it, Li Shimin said in surprise: "You are a bit too ruthless!"

"I don't want my child to be caught by a wolf! So, father, you should also show your old background to my son. This time, you are safe and sound, and my son put his butt on the crater."

Seeing the prince's confident expression, Li Shimin helplessly covered his forehead...

The conversation between father and son did not last too long, and the news of the child's birth came.

Thanks to these guys, Li Chengqian avoided the anxiety of waiting this time.

Another son.

At this time, you can see the difference between sons and daughters in the Tang Dynasty.When the news of the second emperor's grandson's birth spread, not only the emperor stopped at the East Palace, but even the empress ran over.

Many sons, many blessings, everyone was caught off guard by the departure of the Supreme Emperor this year, but the birth of two grandchildren dilutes the haze on the contrary.A mother is more expensive than a child, and Xiuxiu's status in the East Palace has suddenly risen.

Li Tai also ran back, but seeing his smug face, Li Chengqian knew that this bastard probably didn't come back to visit his nephew, but came to show off his achievements.

Sure enough, after three glasses of wine, Li Tai raised his legs: "Brother Emperor, don't be complacent, although you can't do that now, but the queen mother is in charge, and I have chosen a lot of concubines for my younger brother. More than your children."

After picking up the wine glass and touching Li Tai, Li Chengqian frowned and said, "Stop talking nonsense, hurry up, is it a steam engine ship, you made it?"

Putting away his flutter, Li Tai sat up straight and said, "It's been made, and the actual ability is better than expected. When the steam engine is fully operating, the speed of the ship is about the same as under the environment of full sail and strong wind. However, the disadvantages Also, because of the problem of sealing, coal is now used as fuel, and the investment is still relatively large. Moreover, the water wheel is easily entangled by water plants, reducing efficiency.

However, if it is used in the military, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages.The kind of rubber you mentioned is not there yet, but I have prepared the replacement of key parts in advance for the relevant parts on the ship. As long as the materials are available, they can be directly upgraded. "

To Li Chengqian's surprise, Li Tai not only completed the research on the steamship, but was even ready to upgrade it.In fact, with the current capability of the steam engine, when the sealing problem is solved, it will take a big leap forward.Maybe there will be some improvements in the future, but there are definitely not many.As for internal combustion engines...the level of the smelting industry is a big problem.

Poured the wine for Li Tai himself, and Li Chengqian said: "Since you have achieved results, immediately assign craftsmen to Dengzhou Shipyard, not only for expeditions to Japan, but also to Goryeo. We can also use them. After that, I guess you also know what you should do!"

Li Tai nodded and said confidently: "Don't worry, I won't be complacent, and the scientific research institute will continue to strive for excellence. However, how is the laying of your train tracks? I really want to see if I can make the train Make it."

"It's not that easy. Now it's just the route from Chang'an to Xianyang and Luoyang. Moreover, the laying of the line is not a matter of one or two years. The train track from Xianyang to Xiangyang alone is enough to make the East Palace now I have exhausted all my deposits. So, you can try to make it, but there is no need to seriously study it. Even if you make the finished product, there is no track for you to run, isn’t it useless?”

Li Tai naturally knew that it was a big taboo to be too ambitious, so he nodded seriously.

Thinking of his plan, Li Chengqian talked about Li Tai, and whispered about his plan.

Li Tai was still nodding non-stop, but when he heard the back, he couldn't help showing shock and said: "No, Brother Huang, are you crazy?"

Li Chengqian slapped Li Tai on the shoulder: "Crazy, why are you crazy? Do you know the benefits of doing this? Forget it, I tell you that you don't know either. Anyway, I decided to do this, and my father agreed." Yes. I just want to ask you a question, can you help me?"

Li Tai thought for a while, shook his head, thought for a while, still shook his head, and finally made up his mind: "Help! But, you have to send the queen mother to me first, so as not to affect her old man."

Li Chengqian smiled and said: "That's natural, I'm relieved to send the queen mother and the others to you."

Chapter 457 Changes in History

Considering the danger of this matter, Li Chengqian felt that it was better not to involve too many people in it.Putting yourself in a dangerous situation can be called a game, but if you also involve people close to you, it is pure cold-blooded.

Family and friends are irreplaceable, and sometimes using them can achieve far more than ordinary results, but once you do this, the first thing you will be sorry for is your own heart.

The scientific research institute where Li Tai works has a defense capability that is even worse than that of the Gunpowder Department.Moreover, Li Chengqian dared to believe that no matter whether the mastermind behind the scenes was the Wang family or other people, it was impossible to resist the temptation of the Gunpowder Department.

Just as the emperor was worried, no one could ignore the temptation of the powerful gunpowder department.

As for Li Tai's scientific research institute, it is helpless to say that even the emperor, including the emperor, has not seen its current potential clearly, and its short-term strength can always confuse people.

After drinking a glass of wine, Li Tai stretched comfortably, and said, "I really don't know why so many people covet father's seat. Of course, you still have to be excluded. I know that if you want to be the emperor, you must be the emperor." I want to realize my own ideas. Moreover, in my opinion, there is no one more suitable to be emperor than you. This guy Li Yuanchang has no strength, no means, and is not qualified in terms of status. I really don’t know if he is How did you make such a move?"

Although he has been in the research institute all the time, with Li Tai's IQ, he can still see that something is wrong with Li Yuanchang.

After pouring a glass of wine and shaking the wine glass, Li Chengqian said with a smile: "Qingque, if you really think so, you are very wrong. Li Yuanchang may have the intention of ascending to the top, but I can assure you that he will be as good as you are." The people he was with definitely wanted to use him as an abandoned son. Although there is no evidence, it seems that the pheasant slave was targeted and was very likely to be turned into a puppet.

This is also something that can't be helped. With the precedent of the father, not everyone can usurp the throne casually.Even if you get a puppet out, it's justified.Needless to say, the status of the crown prince is naturally the best choice.Perhaps, I don't have the intention of rebellion, which is the most unwilling thing for those ambitious people.

Besides, it's you, but now you don't care about the officialdom, you don't care about the power field at all, even the title of Wei Wang is only worn for the sake of getting some salary.In addition, you are basically in the scientific research institute now, so you are also safe.In comparison, the pheasant slave is easier to control, not to mention the young age, and the temper is relatively cowardly.To be honest, I am very glad that I attacked the pheasant slave at the beginning, otherwise, with the help of Jinyang's strength, we might still be kept in the dark. "

Nodding his head, Li Tai said, "Then you are going to investigate Jinyang?"

"Don't investigate! The incident in Taiyuan has already sounded the alarm for them. Since they are destined to be unable to catch their tails, it is better to wait until their bodies are exposed before doing anything. This way, there will be no future troubles. Forget it, tell you These things are useless, you can just listen to it as a joke. Tell me about your scientific research institute. This time, in order to avoid Tubo, you have moved away the old capital of the engineering institute. Although this is safe, in the end, your research institute The hospital still needs the injection of fresh blood.

Ordinary students, you definitely don't need it, and those who enter the scientific research institute must be elites.So, since you have some free time during this period, go to the academy and start up your scientific research branch. "

"It must be done. The scientific research institute really needs more manpower. Moreover, among the previous graduates, there are quite a few good seedlings, sometimes thinking things faster than Yan Liben and me. Scientific research This job really can’t be done by one or two people.”

Sighing, Li Tai took out a golden lock from his arms and put it on the table.

There is no doubt that this lock is given to the new born child.With Xiuxiu's status, even if she gave birth to a son, she is not qualified to be treated so preciously by Li Tai.However, Li Tai still did so.This is purely because of Li Chengqian being a father.

Putting it away carefully, Li Chengqian waved his hand and did not send Li Tai out.I have been brothers for so many years, there are some rules and etiquette, and there is no need to follow them deliberately.

When they came to Yichun Palace, they found that the eldest grandson had already left.Su Yuan, who came here, is taking care of Xiuxiu.

The first child is naturally the hardest.Even though it was already afternoon, Xiuxiu's face was still pale, but at least her breath had calmed down.

The arrival of Li Chengqian naturally filled Xiuxiu with joy, especially when she was helped up to feed her, her eyes filled with tears.

"Okay, just feed me water, why cry, take good care of your body, it's going to be autumn soon, after confinement, you have to exercise, so as not to catch the cold easily this winter."

Helping Xiuxiu to lie down, Li Chengqian suddenly realized that having too many wives is really a big problem.It is impossible for him to learn from others and completely regard women as vassals.But after warming this and that, to be honest, it is no longer the level of central air conditioning, and I am really tired!Of course, compared with the central air conditioner, he is still stronger, after all, he is warmed by his wife.

In order to take care of Xiuxiu, Su Yuan also brought the child to Yichun Palace.When two children became three, the only change was louder.Often the crying of one child will cause the crying of the other two children.Although I have fantasized about what it will be like to have a child more than once, but after I really have it, to be honest, the feeling of irritability will always overwhelm any "father's love".

Child, what a troublesome existence!

After seeking Xiuxiu's opinion tentatively, the third child's name was officially confirmed on the second day - Li Menghao.It was also in the process of naming the child that Li Chengqian realized that choosing a name was really hard work. At this time, a full stomach of scriptures would not have a good effect at all.

As autumn approached, the imperial court became less busy.In previous years, this time is the busiest time, because the autumn harvest is the most important event in the world.According to the statistics of the autumn harvest, it is necessary to make preparations for disaster relief in some areas that are not harvested, and to count the tax revenue of the imperial court. A full official warehouse is the greatest confidence of the imperial court.

However, since the commercial tax replaced the agricultural tax, the imperial court's concern in this aspect was limited to the people's livelihood.At this point, no serious statistical analysis is even needed, just wait for the reports from the local and state governments.Of course, it is still necessary for the supervisory censor to go to the countryside to supervise, lest some places fail to harvest, and local officials insist on reporting that the autumn harvest is normal for the sake of face.

This year is different. This year, what the imperial court needs to care about is only the supply of frontier troops.

Hou Junji, who was born in the army, was naturally very concerned about the supply of the frontier army.Ever since he became Minister of the Ministry of War, the life of the frontier troops in various places has improved a lot. Sometimes, Li Chengqian felt that the emperor was sure of this, so he let Hou Junji, a military general who learned to write on a temporary basis, serve as a civil servant.

The lobby of Shang Shusheng would become a battleground between Hou Junji and Changsun Wuji every time this time came.To be honest, rather than saying that these two people are the dignified military ministers and household ministers, it is better to say that they are shopkeepers in shopping malls and aunts who bargain.

Changsun Wuji scoffed at the request submitted by Hou Junji, and now he is holding up the list and shouting:

"According to your method, let alone this winter, so many supplies will be enough for next summer. Especially in Liaodong and the grasslands, the total strength is only more than 2. Why do you need [-] winter supplies? Cotton Now the planting in Qilu has been a great success, and the thickness of the quilt provided to your military department is enough to sleep in the open air even if you don’t need a tent. What do you want so much for? Do you want the frontier soldiers to cover two layers?”

Snapped!

Hou Junji slapped the table with a slap, and said angrily: "Changsun Wuji, no wonder all the ministries call you Changsun rooster, you are really penniless! How is this year compared to previous years? We made an appointment at the beginning to change the cotton for the frontier army this year. Tents. A few years ago, the imperial court’s finances were tight. This year, after the emperor traveled far away, he sent troops to attack Xue Yantuo. My soldiers from all over the country knew that the imperial court was difficult. Even if they knew that quilts were a good thing, didn’t they still make do with cloth quilts?

The extra [-] is not for building two floors, but for the soldiers to have replacements.Who doesn't know what kind of virtue your eldest grandson Wuji is. After hemorrhages this time, he doesn't know when he will be so generous next time.You bastard, you changed your job a long time ago and became a civil servant, have you forgotten the hardships of the army?Especially in the grasslands and Liaodong. In winter, cattle and sheep will freeze to death. What is wrong with Lao Tzu seeking benefits for the soldiers there?If you don't agree to [-] yuan, I have changed my mind now. If I want [-] yuan, I will ask the frontier soldiers to cover them with two layers of quilts. What the hell! "

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Seeing that the two of them were arguing, they were about to slap the table apart, and there was a tendency to fight if they disagreed, even Li Chengqian became a little worried.Seeing that the guards led by him had come in and were ready to persuade the fight, he was relieved.

Compared to Li Chengqian who was more worried, Du Ruhui and Yang Shidao were much calmer.

Holding a pot of tea and putting the cup on the prince's table, Du Ruhui said with a smile: "It's a common thing, don't look at the stinginess of the auxiliary machine, but because of his stinginess, when Zhenguan was the poorest in the early years, we were able to Carry it over, right? The old minister estimates that in the end it will be the victory of the auxiliary machine, and the two will eventually reach an agreement, which is [-]. The same scene, when the second emperor's grandson was born, Lu Kuan and the auxiliary machine were also staged here .That time, Lu Kuan completely lost."

Li Chengqian was puzzled and said, "Duke Lu Kuan, Duke Rui? What kind of money does the Ministry of Rites want from the Ministry of Households at this time? No one accepts rewards in autumn, and there are no sacrificial activities."

(I admit my mistake, I repent, the name of the Minister of Rites is Dou Lukuan, I was deceived by some irresponsible information)

"No one was rewarded, and there was no sacrifice. The Ministry of Rites did this, and it was actually instigated by Honglu Temple. You don't know, a few days ago, a monk returned from Tianzhu. It was the one who wrote to the imperial court, asking to go west to seek the Dharma. Along with him were the four current countries of Tianzhu. They all regarded the Tang Dynasty as the kingdom of God and brought a lot of gifts. They even handed over their own country's map and the royal family's Buddha statue as a gift of surrender.

Moreover, it is said that when that monk was in Tianzhu, he debated scriptures and refuted all the eminent monks.Now those great virtuous and eminent monks all worshiped Xuanzang as their teacher and came to the Tang Dynasty with them.After hearing about this incident, Lu Kuan felt that it was not easy for this monk, so he wrote to His Majesty, hoping to bestow an official on this monk, and His Majesty also agreed.No, for the sake of making noise, the Ministry of Rites wants to join forces with Honglu Temple to publicize this matter. "

"Monk? Could it be Xuanzang?!"

Li Chengqian, who was lying on the table watching Changsun Wuji and Hou Junji bickering, straightened up immediately.

No way, didn't Xuanzang stay in Tianzhu for more than ten years, and only came back when Zhenguan was 19 years old?Why so much earlier?

The surprise only lasted for a while, and Li Chengqian wanted to understand the cause and effect.The reason appeared in Wang Xuance's body.

Because Wang Xuance's behavior was earlier, it also affected Xuanzang who was in Tianzhu.For the four kingdoms of Tianzhu, since they wanted to show their favor to Tang Dynasty, Xuanzang was undoubtedly a very good choice.Taking advantage of the opportunity to escort Xuanzang back, he can also declare his religious surrender to the Tang Dynasty. This kind of surrender is much stronger.

Damn it, what bastard king had that idea?This series of behaviors seems to be full of sincerity, but the honey jar is also full of knives.

Let them make such a fuss, the invasion of religion is much more serious than the original history.If Tianzhu, like a certain place, becomes a sacred place yearned for by Buddhist believers in the Tang Dynasty, then how can we target it? Before we can do anything, the people in our own country rebelled first!

According to the original trajectory, Xuanzang's trip to the west this time did revitalize Buddhism, but this was done with a certain degree of Sinicization while discarding the dross of Indian Buddhism.However, if it is like this, who knows what will happen?

In the past, I saw comments on the Internet saying that Xuanzang's journey to the west to seek the Dharma was true, but after he returned, he mixed a lot of private goods in the process of translating scriptures.

However, in Li Chengqian's view, it's nothing more than adulteration of private goods, and the premise is that the private goods come from Xuanzang.For Xuanzang, who traveled north and south and almost completely mastered the Buddhist teachings of the Tang Dynasty, he could clearly distinguish which ones were not suitable for the Tang Dynasty.However, let those accompanying guys toss...