"Teacher, you don't want students to go to the big food with you?"
Li Chengqian seemed to be confused by Su Chen's reaction.
"Nonsense! Of course I don't want to!"
"But didn't the teacher encourage students to go to Tianzhu last year?"
Su Chen glared at Li Chengqian and said angrily: "Are Tianzhu and Dashi comparable?
If you go to Tianzhu, you are exercising, but if you go to Dashi, you are courting death, you know?"
This was the first time that Li Chengqian saw Su Chen with such a stern expression, and he didn't know how to respond.
Seeing Li Chengqian's helpless look, Su Chen let out a sigh of relief and said, "Your Highness, it was me who lost my composure!"
"I've been a little irritable lately, and I just said something out of line. Please forgive me, Your Highness!"
Li Chengqian is not young anymore, and he is still the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty. Su Chen felt that his tone was a bit harsh just now!
Li Chengqian smiled and said: "It's the students who have taken the liberty! The teacher has been running around for days and is exhausted. The students should not disturb the teacher at this time."
"The students will send the teacher back home to rest now!"
Su Chen saw that night had risen and said to Li Chengqian: "I'm going home by myself. The city gate is about to close. Your Highness should return to the palace early!"
"I will go to the East Palace to discuss the matter with His Highness in detail tomorrow."
Li Chengqian also looked at the sky and said: "The city gate should be closed now. I will send the teacher back home and spend the night at the teacher's house casually!"
Su Chen shook his head: "His Highness did not explain clearly to his subordinates in the East Palace and the Queen when he came out, did he?"
Li Chengqian nodded.
"Your Majesty is not in the capital, so it would be better for His Majesty to stay out all night for no reason!"
Li Chengqian thought for a while, nodded and said: "Students listen to the teacher!"
After getting off the carriage, Li Chengqian got on his horse and headed towards the city gate.
"The teacher is eager to return home, so I won't invite the teacher into the city. I will visit the teacher again tomorrow!"
Su Chen and Li Chengqian said goodbye and returned to Sujiazhuang.
Early the next morning, Su Chen had just had breakfast.
Li Chengqian came to Sujiazhuang by himself, accompanied by Queen Changsun.
"I will go to the backyard to have a conversation with Li Zhi. You can talk about your own affairs and don't worry about me!"
Queen Changsun took Changle's hand and went to the backyard.
Su Chen and Li Chengqian chatted for a few words.
Seeing that he was a little worried, he spoke first:
"I lost my temper yesterday. Don't blame me, Your Highness. Why did Your Highness suddenly want to have a big meal?"
Li Chengqian scratched his head: "I don't know, I just really want to see what the far west is like, and I want to know about the food empire that is hostile to me, the Tang Dynasty, for no reason."
The world is so big and I want to see it, which fits the characteristics of an adolescent boy.
Su Chen: "Is that why?
Who gave you the idea?
No one encouraged you to go?"
Li Chengqian shook his head: "No! I just want to know about Dashi and other countries in the West."
"Then I heard that Teacher you were going to have a big meal, so I asked Ah to go with Teacher."
"The student was reckless. He should have discussed it with the teacher first!"
Su Chen frowned and said, "Has Your Highness thought about the dangers involved?"
Li Chengqian said seriously: "I have thought about it! The students also know that there is an unpredictable crisis this time, but the students still want to go."
"Students are not impulsive and impulsive; they have carefully considered their decisions."
"Teacher, please don't worry. I will obey the teacher's arrangements and try not to cause any trouble to the teacher."
Su Chen sighed and said, "As long as His Highness has thought about it carefully!"
"Say it first! Your Highness must obey my command during this trip,"
"Otherwise, even if I disobey His Majesty's will, I will not agree to go with His Majesty!"
Li Chengqian stood up and promised: "Students must obey the teacher's arrangements. When they arrive in the army, they will definitely follow the commander's orders!"
Su Chen nodded: "Okay, let's go get ready today, and then go to Caoqu with me early tomorrow morning. Several navy ships are waiting for us there."
Anyway, Li Er's order has been issued. As long as Li Chengqian is obedient, it doesn't matter if he brings more people.
He's not afraid of himself, but I'm afraid of nothing!
Li Chengqian said: "Teacher, don't worry about me. I have already explained it to the officials of the East Palace, and I have also made an agreement with my mother. Everything else that needs to be prepared is also ready. You can leave anytime!"
"It's just that, teacher, don't you want to rest at home for two more days?"
Su Chen shook his head: "It's better to leave this matter early. The longer you delay, the more dangerous it will be!"
Li Chengqian also knew the current situation: "It's just a hard work, teacher, working so hard..."
Su Chen waved his hand: "It's nothing. If you finish your work early, you can come back and rest early. Now let's talk about this trip, right?"
Su Chen and Li Chengqian then chatted for a while and found that Li Chengqian had indeed made a lot of preparations and had carefully studied the information about Dashi and the West.
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At noon, Changle left Queen Changsun at home for lunch.
Li Chengqian has decided to stay in Sujiazhuang instead of returning to the palace, and will set off with Su Chen tomorrow.
"Cheng Qian, since the Protector has promised to take you with him tomorrow, I will announce that you will go to the East China Sea to participate in the training of the Royal Navy after I return to the palace!"
"Lord Protector, you should keep your feasting trip a secret for as long as you want!"
Queen Changsun said to Li Chengqian and Su Chen.
Su Chen nodded: "Only His Majesty and a few ministers know about this matter at present. Cheng Yaojin and others all think that the Royal Navy's target is Tianzhu, so it would be good to continue to misunderstand like this!"
At present, the remnants of the aristocratic family are dormant in secret. Who knows what conspiracy they are brewing, and these remnants of the family have already colluded with Dashi.
It’s better to keep the food trip private. It’s better to do less than to do more!
"It's just that His Majesty is not in the capital. Logically speaking, His Majesty should be in charge of the country. Is it okay for His Majesty to leave like this?"
Su Chen asked again.
"Your Majesty did not let the prince supervise the country when he left!"
"Besides, with your train, it only takes one day to travel from Chang'an to Guanzhou,"
"The memorials that need to be decided by His Majesty are sent directly to Guanzhou, and there is no need for anyone to supervise the country!"
Queen Changsun explained.
"In this case, His Highness and I will take a boat eastward tomorrow morning!"
Empress Changsun nodded: "The Imperial Palace will not go to see the Lord Protector off tomorrow!"
He also told Li Chengqiandao: "Don't be reckless and willful when encountering problems. You must follow the guidance of the Lord Protector."
Li Chengqian nodded in agreement, and together with Su Chen and Chang Le, respectfully sent Queen Changsun back to the palace.
Then Li Chengqian wisely did not disturb Su Chen and continued to study the information about the big food.
Of course Su Chen is staying at home with Chang Le and Lotus Sun,
Su Chen had already discussed this trip with his two daughters. They both knew the importance of the matter and tried their best to restrain their emotions of separation.
Although the time before leaving was short, the family spent it warmly and happily.
After breakfast the next day, Su Chen took Li Chengqian to the naval fleet.
Chang Le and Sun Rong sent Su Chen and Li Chengqian to the entrance of the village.
This trip was as low-key as possible, and no one else came to say goodbye.
Su Chen and Li Chengqian boarded the warship directly, and Yang Fan went east!
