Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

The two of them were playing chess while talking.

The only difference is that Li Shimin mainly chats with Li Qiu, playing chess is just a means of seasoning.

But Li Qiu was not like that at all.

His chess strength is recognized as relatively weak, and he is really no match for his ancestors who have fought all their lives against Li Shimin, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Chai Shao, etc., who played strategies.

Therefore, all of Li Qiu's energy was concentrated on the game on the chessboard.

He didn't have much reverence for the imperial power in thought, so he weakened the vigilance he should have for a while.

So when faced with Li Shimin's question, many words were not processed, and they just jumped out in the original ecological mode.

The speaker has no intention, but the listener has a heart.

After hearing Li Qiu's words, Li Shimin, who has always felt wise and wise, couldn't help but feel angry.

There was a sense of shame that Dai Zhou and other courtiers teased him, but he didn't know it.

Li Qiu, a child with unique thinking, always thinks about problems from the perspective of a bystander.

So with just a few words, this fig leaf was torn away.

This so-called Yicang is dare to be used by these ministers to fool themselves, the emperor!

What was said at the beginning to store food in advance to resist disasters.

However, these grains were originally in the hands of the people of the Tang Dynasty. When a disaster happened, these people would naturally take out their own grains for emergency.

But you have to set up righteous warehouses to take away the food from the people, and it was misappropriated to other places.

In this way, for these poor people, what used to be natural disasters, now they have to face natural disasters plus man-made disasters.

As Li Qiu said, the only beneficiary is not the emperor, nor the country, nor the common people.

It's just those cunning and lazy officials who don't care about the life and death of the people!

I was woken up by my heart beating for more than two days last night, and then I didn't sleep, and I was in a very bad state.The author Zhe went to catch up on sleep at noon, and then came back to update.

Same as yesterday, the fifth shift remains the same, maybe it will be a little later.sorry readers

Chapter 288

As the emperor of the Tang Dynasty and a famous Ming emperor in history, Li Shimin's city mansion is extremely deep.

From the anger in my heart to the restoration of calm, it is only a matter of a few breaths.

During this period, Li Qiu kept frowning, staring at the chessboard without even raising his head.

Naturally, it was impossible to know what kind of emotional changes the Emperor of Tang had caused because of his words just now.

Seeing his hard thinking and persistent appearance in front of him, Li Shimin couldn't help shaking his head and chuckling.

"Li Qiu, I finally understand why Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui and the others are so willing to play chess with you."

"Because it's obvious that you will lose in this chess game, and you won't admit defeat until the last moment."

"You can always struggle when you are dying, and you have to make your opponent spend a lot of money."

At this time Li Qiu raised his head in surprise, then scratched his head with a smile.

"Your Majesty, this chess game is okay, there is always a chance to play against each other next time."

"But in this world, sometimes there is only one chance."

"Before the final decision of victory or defeat, there may be a turning point."

Li Shimin smiled, "Well, I have never believed in God's will and fate, and this is also your kid's characteristic."

"Then tell me, how will the war between our Great Tang and the Turks develop in the future?"

At this time, Li Qiu once again turned his attention to the chessboard.

It seems that this chess game is far more difficult than answering Li Shimin's question.

"Your Majesty, since the founding of the Great Tang Dynasty, the country's strength has been severely weakened by the accumulated abuses of the previous dynasty and the continuous civil wars."

"Especially in the past two years, there have been constant famines and rapid population decline."

"So we have always been at a disadvantage in the face of the Turks, who have been recharging their energy and storage, with abundant water and grass, and a unified grassland power."

"However, in this world, there is no reason why we have famines every year and they have good harvests."

"As long as we can calm down, I believe that in the future, our Great Tang, under the management of a wise emperor like Your Majesty, and so many generals and direct ministers, will one day rule the world."

"Your Majesty and my Tang Dynasty will also be recorded in the history, and will be admired and praised by future generations."

"The minister firmly believes in this matter."

What Li Qiu said made Li Shimin laugh out loud.

Then he saw that he made a casual move, and put Li Qiu's old commander to checkmate.

"Li Qiu, it seems that you have more confidence in the future of my Tang Dynasty than me, the emperor!"

"I also hope that I can take it easy, that I and this Tang Dynasty can have the day you said!"

"You kid, you have this kind of magical power in your body. No matter what kind of troubles I have, I can chat with you casually, and my mood will be much better."

Li Shimin's words are true and not false.

Whenever he has troubles, he can chat with Li Qiu and feel much better.

One of these is because Lao Tzu looks at his son, and since his son is quite good in all aspects, he is naturally in a good mood.

And the second, and most important point, is that Li Qiu is a person who has experienced the afterlife.

Therefore, I firmly believe in Li Shimin's eternal fame and the glory of the Tang Dynasty.

This absolute confidence and unquestionable will be contagious.

Through Li Qiu's words, eyes, and every detail, Li Shimin can be inspired.

Eliminate a lot of troubles and strengthen your will, which will naturally make you feel better.

At this time, Li Qiu sighed bitterly.

"Your Majesty, you are very happy. You have killed seven or eight games of chess in a row."

"You're too cruel..."

Hearing what Li Qiu said, Li Shimin laughed embarrassedly.

Just now, all his thoughts were on the conversation with Li Qiu.

If he didn't pay attention, he didn't hold back his hands, and they fought all over and abused food.

At this moment, Empress Changsun and Luo Kexin smiled and walked over from the apse.

Seeing their father and son laughing constantly and being in such harmony, Empress Changsun felt quite grateful and gratified in her heart.

Then he said very reluctantly: "Your Majesty, it's getting late outside."

"The Furong Garden where these two children live is also outside Chang'an City."

"If it is later, I am afraid that the city gate will be closed."

Hearing Empress Changsun's words, Li Shimin looked outside in surprise, and sure enough the sun was already setting.

"Heh, did this afternoon pass so quickly?!"

At this time, Li Qiu and Luo Kexin also left and resigned.

Li Shimin nodded with a smile, but Empress Changsun sent the two of them directly to the gate of the Lizheng Hall.

The eunuch Xu De had already been waiting here respectfully.

Afterwards, Empress Changsun repeatedly asked Xu De to send the two children out of the palace, Xu De smiled and nodded in response.

Seeing the figures of Li Qiu and Luo Kexin completely disappear, Empress Changsun walked back to the palace with some disappointment.

Seeing his wife like this, Li Shimin took her hand and comforted her with a smile, "Guanyin maidservant, you were fine just now, why did you lose your mood so quickly?"

Hearing what he said, Empress Changsun couldn't help feeling even more sad.

"I don't know why, although the young couple have just left, but I still miss the child."

"This day seems to have passed in the blink of an eye."

"Here, I seem to have too much to say to them but haven't finished."

Li Shimin patted her hand at this time, and comforted: "They have just come back, and it's still too early to leave."

"Wait a few days before asking the two of them to come to the palace."

At this time, Empress Changsun sighed softly, "Since the day you fought in Taiyuan, you have become the King of Qin, and you have become the current Emperor."

"Erlang, look at your injuries and troubles, and there are more and more."

"I'm even so irritable that I can't even eat, and I can't sleep."

"Looking back now, we lived a more comfortable life when we were in Guanlong."

Li Shimin and Empress Changsun were married when they were young, and the relationship between them is too deep.

Ever since, taking advantage of the mood at this time, the two of them also recalled their youthful years.

One more chapter later, and then two more tonight

Chapter 289 A Meeting Gift From Sister and Brother-in-law

Of course, the fond memories of Li Shimin and Empress Changsun both stopped before Li Qiu was born.

Ever since Li Qiu's accident, until now, there has always been a huge rock hanging in the hearts of the two of them.

When Li Qiu and Luo Kexin returned to the Furong Garden, disciple Gao Kan told them respectfully.

On this day, General Feng Li, General Qin Qiong, Lord Wei Ting, and even Princess Pingyang and Consort Chai Shao came here in person.

But they all came to nothing.

Hearing this, Li Qiu and Luo Kexin couldn't help being a little dumbfounded.

Today, I owe a lot of favor to myself.

Especially Princess Pingyang and his wife, who are Luo Kexin's adoptive father and adoptive mother, came in voluntarily but came in vain, which is really rude.

So, early the next morning, Li Qiu and Luo Kexin made preparations, prepared presents, and went to the residence of Princess Pingyang and her son-in-law Chai Shao to pay their respects.

Seeing the two of them coming, Princess Pingyang and Chai Shao welcomed them in with great joy and enthusiasm.

It just so happened that Chai Zhewei was also at home at this time, and he also stepped forward to salute very cordially, "Sister, brother-in-law."

At this time, Li Qiu smiled and patted him on the shoulder, "Zhewei, this time we are back, your sister personally chose a good gift for each of you brothers."

As he spoke, Li Qiu ordered someone to bring up a huge and exquisite sandalwood box.

After opening it, it turned out to be a waist knife with a scabbard inlaid with gems.

"Sister, brother-in-law, is this knife given to me?"

Luo Kexin nodded at this moment, "Zhewei, your brother-in-law personally chose this for you."

"Do you like it or not?"

Chai Zhewei inherited the legacy of Chai Shao and Princess Pingyang.

Among the younger brothers, his martial arts are considered to be the best, comparable to Cheng Chu's.

He is also intelligent, sincere, frank, and chivalrous.

A person like him who has practiced martial arts since childhood has no ability to resist this kind of sword.

Hearing what Luo Kexin said, he was quite excited, and reached out to take the knife out of the box.

The next moment, the precious saber was unsheathed, only to see the cold light inside, and even the voice was so crisp and comfortable.

Seeing this, even Chai Shao, who had fought for most of his life, sharpened his eyes.

And Chai Zhewei, the family he grew up in, is also well-informed.

After the precious sword was unsheathed, he also realized that the sword was too unusual.

"Sister, brother-in-law..."