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

As the emperor, Li Shimin is afraid of everyone in the world, so sometimes he hopes that the people around him can get closer to him.

Not all emperors want to be lonely in high places.

But there is no way. The emperor is the emperor and has the power of life and death.

Even his own sons are not that close to him, except for one.

His tenth son, King Ji Li Shen.

Just when I thought of this, a eunuch came in and announced:

"Your Majesty, King Ji Li Shen is asking for an audience outside the palace."

"Ok?"

Li Shimin was a little confused. It was such a coincidence that this old man came. He came just when he missed him?

"Announce him to come in."

"Yes."

"Gao Ming, here comes the person who can answer your question. When it comes to being thick-skinned, Lao Shi is the best in the world.

I'll show you in a moment and you'll understand. "

Knowing that Li Shen was here, Li Shimin felt a little happy. What could be taught through words and deeds would be more practical.

Soon Li Shen was brought in by the eunuch.

"My son, see Aye, the sun rises in the east. I am the Tang Dynasty. I am the best in the world in terms of civility and martial virtue."

For thousands of years, to unite the country, long live Aye. "

"Pfft~~~~"

"Pfft~~~~"

Li Shen came up and used a big move. Li Shimin and Li Chengqian, who were sitting drinking tea, spit out a mouthful of tea.

Both of them stared blankly at Li Shen, who had a flattering look on his face.

What Li Chengqian was thinking was that Aye was indeed right, Lao Shi really didn't care about face, and he could say such disgusting flattery.

If I am absolutely embarrassed to say it, it seems that I still have a long way to go.

But what Li Shimin was thinking was different. He thought to himself: I just asked you to perform, when did you surpass it?

Although these few words made me feel happy, I still blushed a little after hearing them.

"Meet...meet brother."

Li Shen was also a little confused. Looking at his father and elder brother in a daze, he secretly wondered in his mind whether his ultimate move was empty?

I racked my brains and finally remembered it. I reviewed it several times at the palace gate before coming here.

How do you know that he killed the opponent directly in an instant?

"Cough~~cough~~ Come and sit down."

Li Shimin coughed twice, broke the awkward atmosphere, and said something.

"Thank you, Aye." Li Shen saluted.

Immediately after sitting down, a maid served Li Shen a cup of tea.

"What brings you here?" Li Shimin asked.

"Oh, I just came to ask how the troops were sent to Baekje." Li Shen asked after taking a sip of tea.

He acted very casually, without any awareness that he should not inquire about important affairs of the court.

But Li Shimin didn't feel anything bad.

"Your eldest brother said that most of the officials are opposed to it, and it has been discussed several times but has not been passed. Your eldest brother is a little anxious." Li Shimin said calmly.

"Afraid? Why are you anxious?" Li Shen didn't understand.

"Tenth brother, Aye has promised Jin Chunqiu to send troops to Baekje. If the court does not have an attitude, this will have an impact on Aye's prestige.

I will be accused by other countries of not keeping my word from the Tang Dynasty. "Li Chengqian said.

"Oh, who dares to say that?" Li Shen looked at Li Chengqian cutely and asked, his big eyes full of doubts.

He felt that he was very cute, but Li Chengqian looked at him with disdain.

"This..." Yes, who dares to say it? Even if he did, he wouldn't say it in front of you.

"Brother, does Jin Chunqiu dare to spread rumors? Doesn't he want to return to Silla alive?

As long as there was a little bit of news outside, Aye wouldn't have to take action. His younger brother would peel off his skin, crush his bones and spread ashes, but he would leave no trace in this world.

So brother, don't worry, we don't plan to send troops to help them anyway. "

Li Shen looked at Li Chengqian with a smile and said so confidently.

"But Aye is already..." Li Chengqian was still a little worried.

"Brother, have you forgotten what my little brother told you back then? Just... just remember it."

Li Shengang wanted to say it, but after taking a look at Li Shimin, he swallowed his words.

I am not a warrior, I am always testing the edge of danger crazily.

"Hmph, you want to say that the emperor needs to be thick-skinned, right?" Li Shimin looked at Li Shen with a cold face.

Although he has nothing to do now, he is still the emperor, and the prince has not yet succeeded to the throne.

"No, no, no." Li Shen shook his head wildly.

Li Chengqian was amused when he saw the frightened Li Shen. This tenth brother was always provoking his father unknowingly.

In order to divert his anger, Li Shen continued the topic and said to Li Chengqian:

"Brother, the Tang Dynasty's plan is to take over three of their countries, but currently we have to deal with Tibet and the Western Turks in the northwest first.

So we don’t have time to pay attention to these three countries.

Even if they develop, they are no match for our Datang cavalry.

But since Aye has agreed, let’s discuss it if we have nothing to do and make sure we make the most of our gestures.

I think those old foxes in the three provinces should also know this, so they have a lot of opposition. "

"Exactly, Zhao Guogong, Ma Zhongshu, and the Minister of Civil Affairs Gao Jifu are all opposed. Fang Gong has been feeling unwell recently and has not participated in government affairs. He went to the medical school to rest, but he also wrote a letter to object."

Li Chengqian nodded and said.

"Lao Shi, how do you think this matter should be handled?" Li Chengqian asked again.

"This... should be decided by the wise and powerful Aye." Li Shen immediately flattered him.

"I would like to hear your opinion, Prince Ji." Li Shimin glanced sideways at Li Shen.

"I don't have any high opinions. In fact, this is why I came here today."

"Oh? Let's talk about it." Li Shimin became interested, and he knew that Li Shen was here for something.

"Aye, today Silla's envoy Jin Chunqiu and his son King Jinwen came to my house to congratulate me.

He mentioned Aye's promise to send troops, but he also knew that the ministers opposed it.

So I found Er here and wanted to let Er help persuade me. "

Li Shen reported back.

"Then what did you do?" Li Shimin asked curiously.

"My son agreed."

"accepted?"

"You agreed too?"

Li Shimin and Li Chengqian were both surprised. Just now Li Shen had said firmly that there was no rush, but now he said he agreed.

"Yes, Aye, I agreed, and I suddenly thought of a plan."

Li Shen nodded, then told the two people about today's events in detail, and finally said:

"Aye, brother, although our focus is not on them now, we cannot let them develop at will.

My idea is actually very simple. Try to make their country more chaotic and restless, so that our soldiers will die less in the future.

They are my Datang's most valuable assets. "

After Li Shen finished speaking, Li Shimin and Li Chengqian fell into deep thought as they digested what Li Shen said.

Li Shen was not in a hurry and just drank tea quietly and waited.