Once your horizons are broadened, they will grow unstoppably.
At this moment, Li Shimin's ambition, which had been dormant for many years, was awakened at this moment.
But at the same time, Li Shimin also thought of a very realistic problem.
He looked directly at Li Chengqian and said, "It's okay to accept these people, but how do I explain it to the officials?"
"Father." ??
"Have you forgotten who you are?"
Li Chengqian raised his eyebrows and said with a smile on his face: "You are the common master of the world today. Your will is the rule of heaven that no one can disobey. Your will is the Tao."
"Why do you need to explain to them?"
"How do they compare to you when they are here?"
Hearing this, Li Shimin was also stunned.
Then he shook his head and smiled: "If you hadn't told me, I would have almost forgotten that I am an emperor."
"But……"
"This kind of thing will inevitably become a reality."
Li Ke on the side suddenly interjected: "What if my father is said to have his own way of doing things, what if he is said to be a tyrant?"
yes.
This problem is a very real problem, and it is also the emperor's helplessness.
If a monarch is too obedient to his ministers, he will be said to have no independent opinion.
If you disobey, you will naturally be said to be a tyrant who has his own way.
If others don’t say anything, wouldn’t they say that Emperor Yangdi of the previous dynasty was the best example?
When building the Grand Canal, the ministers refused and forced it to be done.
When the imperial examinations and Jinshi subjects were set up, the ministers refused and forced them to do it.
When Goguryeo invaded the border, Emperor Yang wanted to send troops to attack, but the ministers refused and forced him to do so. Such things were not uncommon.
Then the results are obvious.
Not only did he lose his throne, he also lost his reputation as a tyrant for more than a thousand years.
At this moment, after hearing what Li Ke said, Li Shimin also fell silent.
He looked up at Li Chengqian and said, "What Ke'er said..."
" Whoever said it was worth tearing up!"
Before Li Shimin could finish speaking, Li Chengqian said: "Besides, my father doesn't have to do this, you just need to know."
"The rest..."
Li Chengqian raised the corner of his mouth, turned to look at Li Ke and said, "Go ahead and say it!"
"I?"
Li Ke pointed at his nose and said, "Shall I go? Brother Huang, are you right?"
"That's right."
"It's you, and there are only three of us here."
"Father, you can't say that, otherwise you will be scolded. This is what you said."
"And your royal brother and I..."
Li Chengqian pulled open his clothes without any concern for his image, and said, "Look at my gauze, I can't go to court."
"So besides you, who else can do this?"
Hearing this, Li Ke's face was full of bitterness.
He looked straight at Li Chengqian and said, "Brother Emperor, didn't I tell you just now? I can't go to this matter."
"Why not?"
Before Li Chengqian could speak, Li Shimin on the side spoke first.
He stared at Li Ke and said, "Aren't you and your imperial brother both my sons? Why can your imperial brother do it but you can't?"
"This matter has been settled. You will tell me tomorrow morning!"
Li Ke was a little dumbfounded this time.
He pointed at himself and then at Li Chengqian, his heart filled with bitterness.
It's not like I haven't said it before, there are some things where Li Ke is really not as good as Li Chengqian when it comes to coming forward.
Because those ministers simply refused to obey him and were not afraid of him.
In other words, even if he bared his teeth to bite someone, the civil and military officials in the court would probably think that this guy was just trying to make a joke.
And Li Ke never expected it.
He has talked about this matter to such an extent, and this matter still falls on him.
But Li Shimin had given the order, what else could he say?
At this moment, he could only lower his head and say: "I understand, father."
"okay."
"Stop looking so bitter."
At this time, Li Chengqian came to Li Ke's side.
"Just say it and leave the rest to me."
Li Chengqian patted his chest and said with a smile: "I guarantee that no one will dare to make irresponsible remarks to you."
"real?"
Li Ke asked with some uncertainty.
"of course it's true."
Li Chengqian said seriously: "Brother, when have I ever lied to you?"
Hearing this, Li Ke tilted his head involuntarily and looked at Li Chengqian with a puzzled look.
With that look, it was almost as if the words "You stopped lying to me" were written on his face.
But also thinking about what happened before, Li Chengqian felt a little embarrassed.
He cleared his throat and said: "Don't worry, I promise I won't lie to you this time. Besides, my father is here and he heard it. What do you have to be afraid of?"
Hearing this, Li Ke glanced at Li Shimin beside him.
He nodded and said, "Then I'll tell you tomorrow."
"Is this my good brother?"
Li Chengqian opened his mouth and smiled.
And looking at his smiling face, Li Ke also felt guilty for no reason.
For some reason, he felt that he was a fool now.
Li Shimin, on the other side, couldn't help but smile as he looked at the happy scene between the two brothers.
You know, just a few years ago, these two people were still fighting to the death.
But at the moment, Li Shimin was also quite emotional that the two of them could get along like this.
Saw such a scene Scenery, he couldn't help but think to himself.
If Li Jiancheng had been as tolerant as Li Chengqian, would he have initiated the Xuanwu Gate Incident, and would he have caused the tragedy of brothers fighting each other?
When he thought of this, Li Shimin couldn't help shaking his head and laughing bitterly.
The most worthless thing in the world is probably the word 'if'.
At this time, Li Shimin slowly opened his mouth.
"Ke'er!"
"If nothing happens, you can go down first."
He waved to Li Ke and said, "Your brother and I still have something to talk about."
"Yes, Father."
Li Ke glanced at Li Chengqian, then bowed to Li Shimin and said, "My son, please retire!"
After Li Ke left, only Li Chengqian and Li Shimin were left in the study.
Li Shimin patted the seat next to him and said, "Come here and sit. If you are injured, don't stand for so long."
"Thank you, Father."
Li Chengqian was not polite to him and sat directly over.
At this time, Li Shimin slowly said: "Has the name of my little grandson been decided?"
"My literary talent is low and I really can't think of a good name."
"No, I was still discussing this morning with your daughter-in-law..."
Li Chengqian turned to look at Li Shimin and said with a smile: "I'm thinking of asking my father to give that little meatball a name in a few days."
Hearing this, Li Shimin was stunned for a moment.
Then, he also understood what Li Chengqian meant.
At that moment, I couldn't help but secretly say: "Well, this guy is sensible and knows the rules."
"What you did has caught me a little off guard."
"But since you ask, I'm not stingy."
Li Shimin gently stroked the beard on his chin, pretending to hesitate and said: "If it is my wish, my grandson should be called Li Jue..."