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

Li Shen showed a surprised expression. He had already prepared himself for Li Shimin's thunderous wrath.

Li Shimin’s words just now, “You want to learn from Sima Yi,” almost scared Li Shen to death.

Since ancient times, no one who has been compared to Sima Yi has had a good ending.

Moreover, the aura and imperial spirit that Li Shimin had just exuded made Li Shen breathless.

But what he never expected was that Li Shimin suddenly changed the subject and exposed his trick.

"Aye, um... I don't really understand what this means."

Li Shen pretended to be confused.

"Old Ten, although I won't kill you for the crime of deceiving the emperor, it's not a problem for me to let you suffer a little."

Li Shimin picked up the teacup and blew on it without even raising his eyelids.

"No, no, no, Aye, I'm telling the truth, isn't it okay?

Since Aye already knows about it, there is no need to hide it. This matter was indeed done privately by two servants in Prince Ji's mansion.

When I found out about this yesterday, I gave them a severe lesson.

Let them know what the rules are.”

When Li Shen heard that he was going to be beaten, he waved his hands repeatedly.

"Humph, twenty strokes of the cane and a small salary deduction is considered a punishment?

Do you know that those who expand the army without permission will be executed according to the law?"

Li Shimin glanced at Li Shen and snorted.

"Father, this also depends on the severity of the case. Xue Rengui was only guilty of negligence, and he has nothing to do with it.

As for Zhao Tiejun, it was his first offense and he didn't know the rules.

I have already told them that if there is a next time, I will not let them off easily."

Since his father knew everything, there was no need for him to lie.

Then he told Li Shimin the whole story.

Then he took out the list.

"Aye, this is the list of extra personnel, please have a look at it."

Li Shimin took the list and flipped through it casually, then heard Li Shen continue speaking.

"Aye, I've made up my mind. Rules are rules and they can't be broken. I'll dismiss the extra personnel when I get back.

This doesn’t count as breaking the rules.”

"Okay, stop pretending." Li Shimin put down the list and glanced at Li Shen indifferently.

"What are you thinking? Can you hide it from me? You just want to keep these extra people.

Otherwise, if you were going to disband, why didn’t you do it yesterday?

I know all your little tricks, how can they escape my eyes?"

How could he hide the little tricks of this rebellious son from himself? After so many years, the person who knew Li Shen best was none other than Li Shimin.

Li Shimin has done nothing else in these years but studying Li Shen.

Li Shimin had studied Li Shen's speech, behavior and style of doing things quite thoroughly.

Pretending to be poor, pretending to be stupid, acting cute, and acting miserable, these are Li Shen's usual tricks.

Face is not important at all to Li Shen, which makes Li Shimin somewhat suspicious whether Li Shen dropped out of school too early and lacks the character of a scholar.

"No, no, no, you misunderstood, I absolutely meant it sincerely.

Without any reluctance.

If you don't believe me, I will go back and disband them.

I swear to heaven that I will be loyal to Aye and will never have second thoughts. If I break my oath, heaven will strike me with lightning."

Li Shen immediately cursed and swore, expressing his determination. Li Shen was more familiar with this. No matter what he thought in his heart, he must say it clearly.

It was obvious that his father was testing him.

"Humph, heaven strikes you? You, a reincarnated god, can manipulate heaven strikes you with lightning and thunder, so how can you still keep your oath to heaven?

Forget it, it’s just too much.

However, the number of people after the sharp blades are withdrawn next year cannot exceed 150, otherwise don't blame me for being ruthless."

Li Shimin snorted coldly, but finally compromised.

"Thank you for your grace, thank you."

Li Shen kowtowed repeatedly to express his gratitude. After all, he was his father, so it was not shameful to kowtow.

"Don't thank yourself too early. Death penalty can be avoided, but living crime cannot be forgiven.

Wang De, convey my order that Prince Ji has violated the law, exceeded the etiquette, and privately expanded the army.

Considering his young age and the fact that he was a first-time offender, he was given some leniency.

The penalty was three years of imprisonment and three months of house arrest.

If there is a repeat offense, there will be severe punishment.”

Li Shimin issued the decree with a serious face, not giving Li Shen any time to react.

"No way, another salary deduction? Another three years?

Father, my Ji Palace is barely able to make ends meet. Your grandchildren are now pale and skinny, almost starving to death.

Otherwise, don't deduct my salary. I am willing to obey the family rules."

When Li Shen heard that he would be fined three years' salary, he suddenly felt that his lost courage had returned.

Right now the Ji Palace is short of money. An annual salary of over ten thousand strings of cash would be thirty thousand strings of cash in three years, which could solve many problems.

"You bastard, are you bargaining with me? You can't even make ends meet. Yu Ji came to the palace a few days ago and was still complaining.

He said that he ate meat every day at home and felt a little irritated, so he asked the imperial concubine to prepare some vegetables.

I see that her complexion is rosy and she seems to have gained some weight compared to recently. Is this what you mean by pale and thin?

You rebellious son, you still don't realize the seriousness of this matter.

Well, since you want to be punished by the family law, someone take Prince Ji out and give him 100 strokes of the cane. "

When Li Shimin heard Li Shen's words, he was also furious.

"No, no, no, Aye, I was wrong. I'll fine you my salary. I'll fine you my salary. Aye, don't be angry."

Li Shen quickly admitted his mistake, "Shit, I'll be caned 100 times, I will be beaten into a pulp."

Is this still my biological father? He is so cruel to me.

And why did that scumbag daughter come to the palace to show off for no reason?

The Yu Ji mentioned by Li Shimin is Li Shen’s eldest daughter Xixi.

Li Shen felt that it was necessary to starve her for a few meals when he returned so that she would know what it meant to suffer.

"If you have nothing else, get out of here. I get a headache just looking at you now."

Li Shimin flicked his sleeves, turned around, picked up the fishing rod and continued fishing.

Only then did Li Shen realize why the fishing rod in his father's hand looked so familiar.

"Um...um, Aye, I'd like to ask you, where did you get this fishing rod? It's so unique."

Li Shen climbed up and asked tentatively.

"No need to test, this is what I got from your Prince Ji's Mansion."

Li Shimin glanced at Li Shen sideways without concealing it.

"What? Is this my fishing rod?"

Li Shen widened his eyes and covered his heart with his hands. He felt heartbroken.

"That's not right. I've been in the palace the whole time and never been out. When did this happen? Why don't I know about it?"

Li Shimin ignored him. Wang De on the side said with a smile:

“Your Highness Prince Ji, this was brought to the palace a few days ago when Miss Yuji heard that Your Majesty had taken a liking to fishing.

Young Miss Yuji has learned filial piety at a young age and is deeply loved by His Majesty. This is also due to the good teaching of His Royal Highness Prince Ji."

"What? Xixi gave it to you? This loser child."

Li Shen said angrily.