Outside the Tai Chi Hall, a stage has been set up.
Yesterday, Li Shimin himself said that today he would let Gao Zhixing and Xue Li compete in front of the Tai Chi Hall.
One is to test Xue Li's strength.
Secondly, we want the whole world to see the abilities of these top martial arts champions.
On this day, the courtiers also arrived early, waiting for a good show to be staged.
Gao Zhixing also came to the ring early to wait, waiting for Xue Li to come over.
And what is Xue Li doing at this time?
He was rushing to Tai Chi Hall with Li Chengqian who was late.
In fact, we can't blame Li Chengqian for being late. It can only be said that he misjudged the distance between the Qin Prince's Mansion and the Imperial Palace, which led to him being a little late.
Xue Li entered the palace for the first time, and he couldn't help but be so shocked by the majestic sight in front of him that he was speechless for a long time.
He looked at those high-rise halls and the white marble avenue in front of him, and an indescribable feeling suddenly arose in his heart.
Seeing Xue Li's appearance, Li Chengqian knew that this guy must have some feelings in his heart.
However, he didn't have time to say too much to this guy now.
At that moment, Li Chengqian said: "Okay, don't sigh, you guy. We are already late now, and we might be punished."
Hearing this, Xue Li just reacted.
He said: "It's my first time coming to the palace. I'm really a little nervous. Your Highness is a joke."
"It's okay, it's okay, it doesn't matter who comes."
Li Chengqian himself felt the same way when he first saw the palace.
He wasn't surprised either.
When they arrived outside Tai Chi Hall, Li Shimin had already been waiting for a quarter of an hour.
Seeing these two guys arriving late, Li Shimin's face was as dark as the bottom of a pot.
Li Chengqian was also a little embarrassed when he heard the system prompt.
He hurriedly said to Li Shimin: "My son is late, I hope my father will forgive me."
"Excuse me? Haha." Li Shimin looked directly at Li Chengqian and said, "Where is your sense of time? Where are your etiquette?"
"Do you know that all the ministers in the audience are waiting for you alone?"
In fact, what he said sounded like he was scolding Li Chengqian, but it was more like he was warning Xue Li.
After all, Xue Li was his hand-picked number one scholar.
But this guy has no sense of time at all, and he was even late with Li Chengqian.
Doesn't this guy know that he needs to remind Li Chengqian?
And Xue Li was so smart that he could naturally hear what Li Shimin meant.
But he didn't act smart enough to speak, because he knew that Li Chengqian would speak for him.
Sure enough, the next second Li Chengqian said: "Father, I have already gone out early today, but the streets of Chang'an City are really too busy."
"Really, Father, you don't know."
"Under your governance, Chang'an City is prosperous, but it has also brought us a lot of inconvenience."
"For example, during the morning dynasty, our streets in Chang'an will be jammed with water."
"Looking around, there are people everywhere coming out to catch the morning market, and carriages can't even think of passing by."
Li Chengqian wiped the sweat from his forehead and said, "My son, it was too late, so he quickly pulled Xue Li and ran over."
You can wear it a thousand times, but you can never wear it to flatter yourself.
He indeed understands his own emperor.
I know what my emperor likes to hear.
Li Chengqian's wave of flattery really made Li Shimin feel a lot less angry.
"Okay, pay attention next time."
After saying that, Li Shimin turned around to look at Xue Li and said, "Are you Xue Li?"
Xue Li lay on the ground and said respectfully: "He is just a villain."
"Yes, Not Bad."
Li Shimin ordered
He nodded and said, "He is tall and strong, and looks very talented."
Hearing this, Li Chengqian on the side couldn't help but grin secretly.
What the emperor said is a bit like that old guy...
"but."
"I have only heard people talk about your abilities before."
"Today, I would like to take a look."
Li Shimin pointed directly in the direction of the arena and said, "Did you see it? There is an arena somewhere."
"The people on the stage are my rear generals, the most senior ones."
"If you can defeat him today, I will make you a fourth-grade general and let you stay in Chang'an City."
"certainly."
"If you lose, it's not like I won't use you again."
"But you have to go to the border and guard it for me for a few years."
Li Shimin looked straight at Xue Li and said, "Do you dare to give him a try?"
"Well……"
Xue Li thought for a moment and said: "The villain is not as good as General Gao. He may not be a match for General Gao, and may even make a fool of himself. Therefore, the villain is willing to go directly to the border."
Hearing this, Li Shimin almost laughed out loud.
Of course, this smile is definitely not a happy smile, but a smile that feels like a fool.
If he wasn't a fool, how could he take the initiative to ask to go to the border?
You know, no matter what dynasty you are in, the most taboo thing for military commanders is to guard the border.
Guarding the border is hard and tiring. Likewise, guarding the border cannot get together with his wife and children.
And there is also the risk of hanging up all the time.
Even if you don’t have bubbles in your head, you won’t want to go.
Of course, when he asked the other party to guard the border, it was just a pretext.
He hoped that Xue Li could rise up directly, knock Gao Zhixing down, and give himself a good face.
But who would have thought that Xue Li would do a reverse operation for himself and express his willingness to defend the border?
Li Shimin couldn't help but look at Li Chengqian and signaled to him.
See the situation , Li Chengqian also sighed.
He said: "Xue Li, don't talk nonsense."
"Although it's a good thing that you have the desire to serve the country, you can't go to guard the border so early."
"Don't tell me whether His Majesty believes in you or not, I'm afraid even the soldiers on the border will not obey you."
"So, today you will compete with General Gao."
"It's just time for your majesty and the civil and military ministers of the dynasty to take a good look at your abilities, Xue Li."
Li Chengqian pointed directly at Gao Zhixing and said, "Today I will also give you a task to knock him down. It will be considered as your repayment for my kindness."
Hearing this, Xue Li was also stunned.
This is not the script Li Chengqian decided for himself when he came.
He looked straight at Li Chengqian, his eyes full of confusion.
But soon, he realized that he was telling the adults in front of him.
If you perform too well, those adults will definitely think too much about it.
Maybe, because of this matter, they will go to Li Shimin to participate in Li Chengqian's performance and sow discord between their father and son.
At that moment, Xue Li also sighed lightly.
Royal affairs are indeed complicated.
However, Xue Li did not hesitate for too long.
He immediately said: "Since His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and His Majesty have made such a request, then I have no choice but to obey my orders."
"good."
Li Shimin said bluntly: "What weapon do you use well?"
"Mazhao."
Xue Lidao.
"Here, give him a horse."
Li Shimin looked directly at Xue Li and said: "Today's battle, regardless of what effect it is going to produce, at least you two have to fight to the fullest."
"Moreover, you also want to show your next subordinates what you are capable of as a general. Do you understand?"
Xue Li cupped his hands to Li Shimin and said: "I will remember your Majesty's teachings carefully..."
Hearing this, Li Shimin nodded with satisfaction and said: "Go."