Li Shimin was suspicious, "What does Silang want with so many heads?"
With their brothers' official positions and titles, the enemy's heads were of no use to them.
If they take it, no one will reward them with official titles, and no one will reward them with money.
Just as Qu Tutong was about to answer, Li Shimin immediately reacted and said with a strange expression: "Silang wants to seek military merit for his soldiers?"
Qu Tutong and Yin Qiao nodded together.
Li Ji wanted the heads of so many enemies, and they had no other use except to gain military merit for his soldiers.
Qu Tutong and Yin Qiao thought this was quite normal.
Li Shimin felt it was abnormal.
The notorious King of Qi had never bothered to seek military glory for his soldiers in this way.
The King of Qi preferred to take his soldiers to take the enemy's heads himself.
Although every time I take the soldiers out, I won't get many heads, and many soldiers' lives will be lost.
But King Qi never tired of it.
In the words of the common people, he doesn't have much ability, and his nostrils are still in the sky.
"I remember that there are still many official vacancies in Prince Qi's Mansion, Bingzhou, and Xiangzhou Road. If Shilang is willing to promote his soldiers, he can find official positions for them.
There is absolutely no need to be greedy for a few heads."
Li Shimin felt that Li Ji might not be in his right mind.
With Li Ji's status, if he really values that person, he can be promoted quickly. There is no need to deal with all these things.
Li Yuan gave them so much power that they could appoint officials below the fifth rank under their command without going through the court at all.
Li Shimin has used this power to the extreme, not only appointing officials below the fifth rank under his command, but also constantly going beyond the East Palace to appoint local officials below the fifth rank.
Li Ji can do this if he wants.
Li Jiancheng, the prince of the East Palace who handled local government affairs for Li Yuan, knew about it, but he only cursed people behind their backs and would not bring the matter to Li Yuan.
If such a trivial matter were brought up in front of Li Yuan, it would be equivalent to shouting in front of Li Yuan, 'Dad, I am incompetent, I can't even handle this trivial matter'.
When Li Yuan discovered this situation, he would definitely say without hesitation, 'Since you can't handle it well, let your brother handle it.'
Li Jiancheng did not dare to give up his power to his brothers, because if he gave it away, he would not be able to take it back.
So he would only hold his nose and agree to the appointment documents of his brothers.
"His Royal Highness, King Qi, may just feel that he has treated his soldiers harshly in the past, so he wants to use military merit to obtain some rewards and land for his soldiers."
Qu Tutong said thoughtfully.
He felt that Li Shimin had complicated the problem.
Li Ji may simply want to seek benefits for his subordinates, win over people's hearts, and prevent others from shooting cold arrows behind his back on the battlefield. He may not have thought much about anything else.
Li Shimin's own thoughts are too complex, so he easily misinterprets other people's simple thoughts into complexity.
"Hey... According to what you said, my brother is trying to win people's hearts."
Li Shimin suddenly laughed.
Qu Tutong and Yin Qiao were stunned, and their hearts skipped a beat.
Li Shimin's younger brother began to win people's hearts, which was not a good thing for Li Shimin.
"You think, what is my brother's plan to win people's hearts?"
Li Shimin stared at Qu Tutong and Yin Qiao and asked with a smile.
Qu Tutong and Yin Qiao looked at each other and did not dare to speak.
This topic is not something they can discuss casually.
Qu Tutong actually wanted to defend Li Ji. Li Ji's behavior in the past two days made him change his view of Li Ji.
But the questions raised by Li Shimin are really too dangerous. If you don't answer them well or say the wrong thing, problems can easily arise.
When Li Shimin saw that Qu Tutong and Yin Qiao were silent, he knew that it was impossible for them to discuss this issue with him. He immediately smiled and said: "No matter what he wants, it's too late now."
Qu Tutong and Yin Qiao looked stunned, not understanding what Li Shimin meant.
Li Shimin did not explain Qu Tutong and Yin Qiao's doubts.
Li Yuan promised him and promised him, as long as he knew it in his heart. It would be inappropriate to publicize it to the outside world, and it would be easy to be targeted.
"Since Shiro likes the heads of his enemies, then I will give him some of the heads I captured on the battlefield."
Li Shimin said generously.
He no longer needs to use the enemy's heads to seek military merit, and many of his subordinates no longer need the enemy's heads to seek military merit.
He and many of the people under his command now care more about the outcome of a war.
And after the war is won, whether he can replace Li Jiancheng.
Everyone has different goals and needs different things.
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Yin Qiao solemnly saluted Li Shimin.
Li Shimin was helping him return a favor.
Although he was a little shameless, Li Shimin did not arbitrarily erase Li Ji's life-saving kindness to him, nor did he ask him to have less contact with Li Ji in the future, which he could accept.
"You should take good care of your health here. When you recover, you will still be in your position as the general manager of the Zuo Army."
Li Shimin patted Yin Qiao on the shoulder and warned him with a smile.
Yin Qiao nodded heavily.
Li Shimin added: "I have brought the imperial doctor and some precious medicinal materials, and someone will send them to your camp soon. The imperial doctor will help you with diagnosis and treatment. I believe you will be well soon."
Li Shimin knew Yin Qiao very well and knew that Yin Qiao was a person who liked fighting.
So he promised Yin Qiao that when Yin Qiao is well, he will definitely let Yin Qiao go to the battlefield and will never let Yin Qiao go to the battlefield in vain.
Yin Qiao naturally thanked Li Shimin with a face of joy, "Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness."
Li Shimin pretended to be displeased and said: "You and I have been fighting together for many years, and we have long been treated as brothers. Why are you still being polite now?"
Yin Qiao scratched his head awkwardly.
Li Shimin gave Yin Qiao a few more words, asking him to take good care of his health and send someone to send him a message if he needed anything before leaving the camp.
As soon as Li Shimin left, Yin Qiao let out a sigh of relief.
Qu Tutong stroked his beard and grinned.
"Brother Qu Tu, the misunderstanding between us and His Highness has been resolved. Why don't you look happy?"
Yin Qiao saw Qu Tutong's strange behavior and couldn't help but ask.
Qu Tutong glared at Yin Qiao and warned: "You have to remember that you owe His Highness King Qi your life, and you have to pay it back."
Yin Qiao was stunned.
Qu Tutong hummed and said: "If His Highness King Qi really has an agenda, he will definitely go against His Highness. When the time comes, you will be caught in the middle, Yin Qiao, and you will suffer."
Yin Qiao's face suddenly turned ugly.
Qu Tutong looked at Yin Qiao's deflated look and immediately beamed with joy.
Qu Tutong actually didn't like Li Shimin's way of returning Yin Qiao's favor.
The reason why favor is precious is that it cannot be measured by money or other things.
Li Shimin took the enemy's head to return a favor, which somewhat materialized the favor, but instead gave him a nickname.
So he felt a little unhappy.
But it's just unpleasant.
After all, Li Shimin did not stop Yin Qiao from continuing to return favors to Li Ji.
Li Shimin left Yin Qiao's camp and rushed into Li Ji's camp.
Li Ji watched with wide eyes as Li Shimin barged into the barracks arrogantly, walked to the captain, and sat carelessly beside him, using his majestic body to squeeze himself out of half of the soft couch, grinning.
Li Ji wanted to ask loudly, "Asshole, did you knock on the door?"
"What are you doing with that grin on your face? You don't want to see me?"
Li Shimin sat next to Li Ji and asked carelessly.
Li Ji gritted his teeth and forced a smile, "I've met my second brother..."
"Hey..."
Li Shimin looked at Li Ji with disdain, "You have really made some progress. You were not so polite to me before."
Haha, I'm not that stupid guy like Li Yuanji. I know you have absolute strength in your hands, but I still fight with you.
Li Ji was sarcastic in his heart, but said: "Second brother is joking..."
Li Shimin put away the disdain on his face and stared at Li Ji seriously for a long time, which made Li Ji feel numb. He didn't know what Li Shimin meant.
"After being struck by lightning that day, did you have any consequences?"
Li Shimin suddenly asked.
It’s time to die! Li Shimin, the emperor of the ages, is playing the emotional card with others!
Li Ji shouted in his heart and slowly shook his head.
"At that time, I was busy handling the collection of books shipped back from Luoyang. I didn't go to your house to see you in time. Don't blame me."
Li Shimin stared at Li Ji and said again.
Li Ji didn't know why Li Shimin played the emotional card, and he couldn't guess what Li Shimin was thinking. He could only follow Li Shimin's words and echoed: "I was struck by lightning, and I brought it on myself. I can't blame anyone else."
Li Shimin opened his mouth, but suddenly he couldn't speak anymore.
He, Li Yuan, and Li Jiancheng all had the same attitude towards Chen Shanshan.
Although Chen Shanyi was kind to Li Ji in raising her, she could not regard herself as Li Ji's adoptive mother.
The Li family can give Chen Shanyi prosperity and wealth, but they cannot give Chen Shanyi any status.
The existence of Chen Shanyi was a sign of kindness and love to Li Ji. To him, Li Yuan, and Li Jiancheng, it was evidence that Queen Dou was unkind.
The queen's status is honorable and her mother's deference to the world is a role model for all women in the world.
Li Yuan cannot have an unkind queen.
No matter who comes to power between him and Li Jiancheng, he cannot have an unkind queen.
Therefore, Chen Shanyi was destined to not be able to claim to be Li Ji's adoptive mother, and they could not give Chen Shanyi any identity.
In the matter of Chen Shanyi, even if the father and son did something wrong, even if they were a bit unwilling to repay their kindness, no one in the world would say anything.
Because the literati all over the world pay attention to "taboo for the respected, taboo for the relatives, and taboo for the wise".
They did not say or admit Queen Dou's fault, and the literati in the world would only think that they did the right thing.
But Li Ji obviously didn't think so.
Therefore, some words in Li Shimin's stomach could not be uttered.
"Ahem, I actually asked your sister-in-law to visit you, but Wude Hall was closed by my father at that time. After your sister-in-law went there, she was stopped back."
Li Shimin coughed twice and said with a dry smile.
Li Ji pretended to believe it and clasped his fists respectfully: "Thank you, second brother, for your concern."
