The expression on Li Shimin's face was ambiguous, half smiling but not smiling, half angry but not angry.
just now.
Eunuch Zhou told Li Shimin what Li Chengqian had done recently, as well as what King Yan Li You and Yin Hongzhi had done.
starting time.
Li Shimin was really happy.
The heir he trained finally grew up and finally knew how to do things like an emperor.
But later, I heard that my other son was going to go down the same old path again.
He couldn't be happy no matter what.
Li Shimin couldn't help but raise his head and sigh.
"I didn't expect it, I really didn't expect it..."
"My, Li Shimin's sons are actually so capable and courageous."
"Dare to do anything, dare to plan anything..."
In fact, Li Shimin also knew.
The reason why his sons behave like this is because I set a bad precedent.
It makes people think that as long as they have the ability, as long as they have military power and wealth, they can compete for a high-ranking position.
Li Tai is like this, Li Ke is like this.
Now, Li You is like this too.
For a moment, Li Shimin felt mixed emotions.
He began to doubt himself whether his previous choice was the right one.
Similarly, he also began to doubt whether there was really something wrong with his father.
Eunuch Zhou had followed him for more than ten years and naturally understood his character.
At this moment, I saw Li Shimin with a painful look on his face.
Eunuch Zhou's lips moved and he said, "It's pity for the parents in the world. Your Majesty is right to be worried."
"But your Majesty must know that you are the master of your family, but you are also the master of the world."
"The people all over the world need Your Majesty to guide them and lead them to live a better life..."
The meaning of his words could not be more obvious.
He hoped that Li Shimin would focus on the overall situation.
Li Shimin slowly raised his hand and stared at his palm repeatedly.
"Yeah."< br>
"I am not only the master of my family, but also the master of the world."
Li Shimin put down his hand and said slowly: "From the first year to the present, I have been the emperor of the Tang Dynasty for thirteen years."
"In the past thirteen years."
"I dare not say that I am trying my best, but I am also conscientious."
"Today, thirteen years later, the territory of the Tang Dynasty has more than doubled."
"The population has also grown from less than 8 million households at the beginning to 13 million households now."
"I consider myself a qualified king."
"but……"
Li Shimin paused suddenly and remained silent for a long time before saying, "I don't seem to have learned how to be a father until now."
It's fine for a son to be like this. You can use an example to shirk responsibility.
But what about two or three?
Can it still be said to be an example?
Obviously, there must be something to do with his father.
If not, why are so many of his sons restless?
Li Shimin lowered his head and sighed: "Failure, such a failure..."
"I don't agree with what Your Majesty said." Eunuch Zhou shook his head and said.
Li Shimin raised his eyebrows and looked at Eunuch Zhou suspiciously.
Eunuch Zhou did not hesitate and said directly: "In the world, men take their father and brother as their role models, and women take their mothers and sisters as their role models. This is eternal."
"Although the royal family is noble, they are still human beings and are not exempt from vulgarity."
"So, in the old slave's opinion, it is precisely because your father is so outstanding."
"Only your sons will all have great ambitions, and all of them will want to show their ambitions."
Li Shimin couldn't help being stunned when he heard this.
Thinking about it carefully, it seems that this is indeed the case.
As the founder of the Zhenguan rule and the founder of the prosperous Tang Dynasty.
Li Shimin's halo is really too dazzling
.
In terms of his achievements, it will probably take several generations of people working together for many years to match him.
And how could there be no pressure on him as his son?
Who wants to see himself described in history books as just Li Shimin's son?
Think of this.
Li Shimin suddenly laughed.
"in this case." .??.
"It's just that I didn't think carefully."
Li Shimin looked forward with deep eyes: "Actually, if you think about it carefully, it's right."
"If I hadn't done so much."
"My sons will be forced to move forward under pressure and will not always think about what is available and what is not."
"Gan'er will be the crown prince, Ke'er will be the assistant, and Qingque Zhi'er, if they can contribute to the court, they will stand up and share the worries of their brothers."
"If you can't, just become a free prince and live a stable life under the protection of your brothers. That would be good."
In fact, this is the truth.
Although Li Shimin didn't say anything.
But in his heart, he actually cares about how future generations will evaluate him.
He is not afraid that future generations will label him as someone who seeks to usurp the throne.
But he was afraid that future generations would call him a coward and a tyrant.
So these years, he has not dared to neglect for a moment.
Even though he was tired and tired, he gritted his teeth and persisted.
He just wanted a fair evaluation from future generations.
Although Li Shimin had the stain of killing his brother, usurping power and imprisoning his biological father.
But during his reign, it was enough to do little corvee and low taxes at home, be diligent in administration and love the people, and expand the territory externally, so that all nations could come to the dynasty.
Eunuch Zhou also breathed a sigh of relief when he saw Li Shimin's frown relaxed.
"Your Majesty is in the prime of life."
"This old slave shouldn't have advised His Majesty."
"But how hard your Majesty has worked over the years, this old slave has seen it all."
"This old slave also sincerely hopes that His Majesty can open the shackles in his heart and give up those obsessions that he shouldn't have." >
"At least it will make His Majesty feel much more relaxed."
Eunuch Zhou really thought about Li Shimin, otherwise he would not have said these heartfelt words that were extremely close to bullying the emperor.
certainly.
Li Shimin is not the kind of murderous and angry person.
now.
After Li Shimin heard what Eunuch Zhou said, his smile became brighter.
"That's all..."
Li Shimin waved his hand and said, "I don't think about these things anymore."
"Anyway, that kid will be back soon."
"Let him handle these trivial matters by himself..."
"How to deal with it, how to plan it, let that kid do it by himself."
Li Shimin slapped his aching waist and said, "When he comes back, tell him my exact words."
"Old slave, I obey..."
…
Three days later.
Li Chengqian finally returned to the East Palace after a long absence.
No one has entered the house yet.
Eunuch Zhou came with Li Shimin's imperial edict.
"The prince accepts the emperor's orders and obeys the decree."
"I have heard about what you did in Qinzhou."
"But you know, I'm very busy and don't have time to deal with those trivial matters."
"You investigated this matter, so you are directly responsible for it."
"I give you absolute authority. As long as there is evidence, you can arrest anyone you think is suspicious."
"But please don't screw it up for me, let alone cause a storm in the city like before."
"I haven't thrown away my ruler yet. If there's anything you do that makes me dissatisfied, then just wait and you'll be punished!"
Eunuch Zhou smiled and closed the imperial edict: "To be honest, if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would never have believed that this was an edict written by His Majesty."
Don't say he doesn't believe it.
The two princesses on the opposite side of Li Chengqian, Su Qingling and Lu Wanjie were stunned.
Who has seen the imperial edict in the vernacular? Who has heard it?