The autumn wind is bleak and the Luo River is long. There are only a few days left until October of the ninth year of Daye. Winter is approaching and the weather is getting colder. The willows on both sides of the Luo River have withered and turned yellow. However, we can see boats passing by in the river, and boats passing through it. The graceful boat girl coquettishly solicited passengers to board the boat. It had only been a month since Yang Xuangan's rebellion was over, and Luoyang, the most prosperous place in the Sui Dynasty, seemed to have returned to its former prosperity.

At this time, a group of children with horns shaking their rattles ran past the pier like the wind. I heard them singing loudly: "The poplar flowers have fallen, the plum blossoms have bloomed. The former planted the trees and the next will plant them. The next ones will plant the trees." People are not happy when they are cut off, because they must know that future generations will come. The poplar flowers will fall, and plum blossoms will bloom. Those who have done the farming will be harvested by future generations. Don’t be happy when the future generations are harvesting. You must know that future generations will still have future generations to come..."

A small boat floated leisurely down the Luoshui River. Fang Xuanling and Li Shimin, wearing a bamboo hat, sat across from each other, with two pairs of plasters on their faces to hide their true appearance.

There was a pot of turbid wine, two wine glasses and a plate of salted beans on the low coffee table in front of them. However, neither of them moved or spoke at this time, just listening to the nursery rhymes carried by the wind.

The group of children on the shore ran away like wind, and the nursery rhymes also disappeared into the distance like the wind. Li Shimin and Fang Xuanling looked at each other and pondered for a long time before the former asked with a slightly fiery look: "There is a saying circulating in Chang'an these days. The prophecy says that Li will be the emperor, I wonder if Mr. Fang heard about it?"

Since suffering a major blow, Li Shimin seems to have become much more mature and steady, but when talking about the popular prophecy that "Li will be the emperor", he still can't hide his excitement. After all, his surname is also Li!

It is said that Fang Xuanling escaped death by taking the "suspended death medicine" that day and had been hiding in a small boat on the Luoshui River and drifting with the tide. The prophecy that "Li will be the emperor" came out of nowhere. Like the autumn wind, it spread throughout Luoyang City overnight, and now everyone knows about it. Even Fang Xuanling, who has been hiding on the boat, has heard others talk about it.

What follows is an endless stream of obscure nursery rhymes, just like the "Yang flowers fall, plum blossoms bloom" sung by the group of children who ran over just now. I don't know if someone is deliberately planning to create publicity, or if they are just making it up for fun. These nursery rhymes.

Fang Xuanling looked solemn and said: "Erlang, this is not a good thing. You must deal with it carefully."

Li Shimin nodded. He naturally knew that this was not a good thing. It is estimated that this prophecy had reached the ears of the emperor. Now everyone in the dynasty with the surname of Li was having trouble sleeping and eating, naturally including his father Li Yuan. However, , the words "Li should be the emperor" are so exciting. Coupled with the declining weather in the Sui Dynasty, it is inevitable that people with the surname Li in the world will have wild imaginations, and he, Li Shimin, is one of them!

But...even if this prophecy is true, there are so many people named Li today, which lucky person will it eventually come true?

"Mr. Fang, is there any way to deal with it?" Li Shimin was heartbroken, but he still knew the pros and cons. Regardless of whether the prophecy was true or false, Yang Guang was becoming more and more suspicious, moody, and cruel. "Li Shimin should be the emperor." "If this prophecy reaches his ears, I am afraid that no one with the surname Li in the world will be able to eat the good fruit. If it goes wrong, he will lose his head. He must find a way to deal with it as soon as possible.

Fang Xuanling pondered for a moment, then suddenly stretched out his little finger to drink some wine and wrote two words on the table - self-destruction.

Li Shimin nodded, stretched out his hand to erase these two words, and whispered: "I asked Taoist Yuan Tiangang a few days ago, and the hexagram was on the word "sleep". Taoist Yuan suggested that my father leave Luoyang as soon as possible.

If you stay away from the person above, you will have some opportunities. What do you think, Mr. Fang?"

Fang Xuanling's eyes flashed, nodded and whispered: "Taoist Li Chunfeng's stargazing skills are unparalleled in the world, and Taoist Yuan Tiangang's fortune-telling skills are unparalleled in the world. Since he suggested that Tang Guogong leave Luoyang, the news should be good, but in this situation

, it may not be easy for the Duke of Tang to find a job smoothly, so he must carefully consider, make decisions before acting, and avoid acting hastily."

Li Shimin sighed, Yang Guang was bitten by a snake every year, and was afraid of well ropes for ten years. He was afraid that another Yang Xuangan would appear, and he was extremely distrustful of the ministers around him. It happened that at this time, someone released "Li is the emperor"

The prophecy is really terrible. Nowadays, all the officials named Li in the Manchu Dynasty are in danger, and they all behave cautiously with their tail between their legs. My father's request to be released at this time is undoubtedly asking for death. How difficult!

For some reason, Li Shimin actually thought of Gao Bufan at this time. He was "trapped" in prison now. If he could get out, he might fly to Zhuojun.

Li Shimin does not want Gao Bufan to be beheaded by Yang Guang, because only if Gao Bufan is still alive can he prove his excellence to the eldest grandson Wugou. If Gao Bufan dies, and he dies to save Gao Shilian, then Li Shimin will be dead no matter what.

Even if you do it, it’s impossible to compare to a dead person!

Therefore, Li Shimin would rather see Gao Bufan trapped in prison, if not for life, then for a few years, so that he would be more likely to catch up from behind.

Fang Xuanling seemed to have guessed what Li Shimin was thinking, and said calmly: "Gao Bufan is very smart and has great luck. It is only a matter of time before he escapes. Instead of looking for fish in the Yuan, it is better for Erlang to go home and weave a net, and think about how to accumulate wealth and make a fortune."

That’s the right way.”

Li Shimin couldn't help but feel embarrassed, and nodded: "What Mr. Fang said is true. The people of the world have learned a lesson. From now on, the people of the world will reflect on themselves every night." After saying this, he bowed deeply.

Fang Xuanling stroked his beard and nodded secretly. Although Erlang was frustrated in love and lost to Gao Bufan in the competition, this was not entirely a bad thing. After this setback, Erlang was obviously much calmer and more mature than before, and he lost his temper.

With this weakness of impulsiveness, Erlang is bound to become stronger.

There is a saying that goes well: What can’t defeat you will only make you stronger!

Fang Xuanling still firmly believes in his vision. Li Shimin will one day soar into the sky and radiate a light that makes all people look up to him. Although these two magic sticks, Li Chunfeng and Yuan Tiangang, are useless and can't do it early, they are still quite capable.

How could he take the initiative to approach Erlang if he didn't see a hint of the secret?

Li Shimin poured a glass of wine for Fang Xuanling and continued in a low voice: "Mr. Fang should not stay in Luoyang for a long time. Shimin has made arrangements. He will leave for the capital (Chang'an) tomorrow. Junji and Hongji will meet him by then.

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Fang Xuanling nodded slightly, picked up the wine glass and drank with Li Shimin, and whispered: "Erlang, take care, before Tang Guogong is released, it is best not to conflict with Gao Changqing again, so as not to cause trouble. What Erlang has to do now is to keep a low profile and bide his time."

, remember, remember!”

"Shimin, please remember your teacher's teachings." Li Shimin drank the wine in one gulp and tasted the bitterness.

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Chapter completed!