Different from the east and west warehouses on both sides of Chengtian Gate in the south, which are dedicated to storing treasures, and the Wude East Gate Arsenal, which stores weapons; to the west of Wude Hall, south of Hongwen Hall, outside Rihua Gate and inside Anli Gate, there is a Zuosi Treasure House, which is dedicated to storing royal secrets.

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In front of the secret treasury gate, there are two huge statues of gods, made entirely of bronze, about ten feet high.

The image on the left is powerful and ferocious; the face is red, the eyes are wide open, there is one eye on the forehead, the three eyes are bright, the teeth are serrated, the beard is angry, the right hand is holding a golden whip, the left hand is pinching the spirit officer, and he is wearing golden armor.

Step on Hot Wheels.

It is really majestic and murderous, enough to suppress demons. The base of the statue is engraved with: Three eyes can see the world, and one whip can wake up the world. It is the Taoist protector-Wang Lingguan.

The image on the right side is wearing a phoenix-winged helmet, golden chainmail, and dark cloud soap shoes. He is majestic and angry. His right arm is clenched and drooping. His elbow is outstretched and his right hand is on his hip. His left arm is raised, holding a demon-conquering pestle.

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There is also a sentence engraved on the base of the statue: Uphold the precept of not killing and even the right view, and the vajra pestle suppresses evil spirits. This is the Buddhist protector-Vita.

These two statues were built in the first year of Wude. The reason why Taoist and Buddhist guardians were chosen to guard the gate was not to protect the treasures inside, but to remind future generations not to be like Liu Hong, who was blinded by wealth and lost it.

The world.

Seeing Li Kuan looking at the two statues with deep eyes, Li Chengqian hugged his arms and said with a look of reminiscence: "When we were young, we two cousins ​​wandered around the palace and dared to go anywhere."

"The only thing I don't dare to come here is because I always feel that their eyes are too fierce and can capture people's soul. Especially Chengye, if he passes by at night, he has to shrink his neck every time for fear of being swallowed by them."

Li Kuan nodded silently. Although it was established that the naughty children of the Yuanji family were annoying, they were brothers who had played together since childhood. From a personal emotional point of view, it would be unavoidable to hold grudges against them if they died.

But considering the overall situation, if we don’t deal with them, how about waiting for them to grow up and come back to take revenge? The allusion of Zhao’s orphans is not enough to serve as a warning!

Thinking of this, Li Kuan asked Li Chengqian very seriously: "Prince, if one day you win, will you follow Cao Cao?"

There is no family affection in the Tian family, and the road to the throne for all the kings in the past has not been achieved by stepping on their bones. Li Chengqian became the prince at the age of eight, and he studied the art of the emperor day after day, year after year.

As for Li Kuan's question, he had at least five ways to answer it. He just said different things to different people.

Sighing, Li Chengqian replied in a deep voice: "Even if the trouble doesn't get to that point, even if it falls, I won't be able to do it."

Looking at his frown, Li Kuan knew that his words were sincere, so he patted him on the shoulder and said sincerely: "It's okay, you are better than the old man!"

After saying this, Li Kuan turned around and walked inside. Li Chengqian, who was stunned by him, pointed helplessly at his brother's back: "This bastard, he really has no taboos!"

The secret treasury is divided into the left and right treasury. The late emperor and the saint were both civil and military men. The left treasury contains the unique books, inkstones, calligraphy and paintings, jade and other utensils that are favored by literati. The right treasury is the destination of this trip - the arsenal.
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Spears, axes and axes, eighteen kinds of weapons, from bronze to hundred-forged steel, there is really everything you need. And in the middle, the most conspicuous human figure, the black armor and the gilded sword, is the most familiar to the brothers. When they were children, they often watched the saints.

This is the outfit.

"Prince, if I want this, you won't be upset!"

"No! But some people will be unhappy, such as the third child. He has been thinking about it for many years."

The Tang Dynasty inherited the Sui Dynasty system and created this armor when the country was founded, so this armor was made according to the Sui Dynasty prince system. It is only slightly different from the current prince system armor.

It's just because the saint passed through it, so it has a special meaning. Otherwise, how could that kid Lao San have been thinking about it for so many years?

Well, Li Kuan smiled: "Sages often say that Lao San Yingguo is like me. This armor is really suitable for him, ah, haha!"

But Li Chengqian didn't agree with this. He hated the two words most in his life, one was "English fruit is like me" and the other was "full of knowledge". Those two boys were just as afraid that the world wouldn't know that there were two princes like them.

Li Chengqian is not the kind of person who is petty. If the brothers can be as frank as Erlang and as respectful as Wulang, he is not a prince who tolerates his brothers.

Hearing the implication of Li Chengqian's words, Li Kuan, who was holding a horse pole, danced twice and said at the same time: "Brothers are not in good terms. We can meet less or not at all in the future."

"What can I gain by relying on Chang'an? When I finish the work at hand, I will ask you to go to Liangzhou. If the prince is willing to help and protect me as a governor, that would be great."

Li Chengqian smiled back, as long as Li Kuan followed him, let alone a small governor, he would upgrade Liangzhou to the governor's office, or reset the general's office, and let Li Kuan become the right governor to command the three armies.

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But this premise is that Li Kuan has to help Donggong stabilize his position and keep him on the throne. Now he has the intention to leave the feudal clan. It is too early and inappropriate.

So, Li Chengqian said: "You, you have a lot of work! On the one hand, the Hundred Cavalry Guards, and on the other hand, my father and I have more errands to count on you!"

For example, the Tibetan envoy Lu Dongzan who stayed at Honglu Temple had stayed there for such a long time with good food and drink, but he refused to leave. He was tired of life and had to see his father.

However, in the Battle of Songzhou, Li Kuan was almost involved. Li Shimin was very angry and did not want to give Tubo a chance to see him. He also told Li Chengqian to find a way to repatriate the Tibetan delegation in an honorable manner.

That being said, it’s not easy to handle! They are here to discuss border affairs between the two countries and revise provisions on trade and other matters. Your Majesty is holding back on expressing his position. It doesn’t matter if he rushes or not!

He brought up an unpretentious long knife, with the word "Xi Bing" engraved on the blade. After playing with the knife, he felt that he was quite good at it. Li Kuan Youyou said: "You are the prince, you can't lose face, why don't I send someone to you?"

People go?"

According to Li Kuan, it would be good not to talk about it. Only the border between the two sides is ambiguous, and there are constant disputes over land and trade. Only when we fight in the future will we have a good reputation. When soldiers fight, they don't have to look forward and backward.

"Only those who are cruel can find peace. If we don't beat them and hurt them, can they be calm?"

"What's more, among the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty, they are usually civil and military officers who accompany His Majesty in and out of battles. If they don't fight, where will they receive nobility, rewards, and wives?"

What Li Kuan said is correct when you think about it. Those who shout "rest with the people" all day long are nothing but the officials of the Ministry of Revenue and the censors of Lantai.

Li Chengqian, who has deep experience, understands very well that these people are not sweet when they make sugar, and they are very sour when they make vinegar. As for the arrogant soldiers in the court, except His Majesty, they only recognize their military exploits. They are rewarded,

That's just to get complaints and offend people.

After thinking about this, Li Chengqian smiled. This Erlang really woke up the dreamer with his words. He was in the middle of the game and was really blinded by the literati who sang "loving the people".

Picking up the book under the knife rest, Li Chengqian let it go and looked at it. Li Chengqian smiled: "You can choose such a good knife if you can do two things at once."
Chapter completed!