Li Chengqian looked at Li Shimin with a puzzled expression.
"Wait a minute, Father, what do you mean?"
Li Chengqian tilted his head and said, "Don't I just have no official position?"
Li Shimin showed the same expression as him, tilted his head and said: "I said you have it, you have it, and you have it even if you don't."
Hearing this, Li Chengqian couldn't help but smile bitterly.
This was what he and Chai Jing once said.
But now that it can be said from Li Shimin's mouth, it proves that everything in Shandong was under the supervision of this guy.
No wonder Li Tingxue would tell him when he came back that these things were all planned by Li Shimin.
Li Chengqian said bitterly: "Father, what official position do you intend for me to hold?"
"Inspection envoy of Longyou Road, governor of Liangzhou."
Li Shimin looked back at Li Chengqian and said, "Is this official position enough?"
Hearing this, Li Chengqian also grinned secretly.
There is no need to elaborate on the history of inspections of Longyou Road and the extent of official positions.
The official position of Governor of Liangzhou is nothing more than commanding all the troops and horses in Liangzhou.
As I said before, the pinnacle of the Tang Dynasty's combat power was the Liangzhou soldiers.
Now that Li Shimin actually handed over this army to him, Li Chengqian really didn't expect it.
But it is not difficult to understand, after all, Li Shimin will go to Qizhou for inspection in a few days.
When the time comes, Li Chengqian will stay alone in Chang'an City to supervise the country on his behalf.
If Li Chengqian is still like this without any rights, it would be equivalent to waiting for death in Chang'an City.
But it was different when Li Chengqian was given the position of governor.
In this way, all the soldiers in Liangzhou are under the control of Li Chengqian. Who dares to disobey?
Of course, it is not difficult to see from now on Li Shimin's determination to let Li Chengqian ascend the throne.
Li Chengqian smiled bitterly and said: "If my father does this, isn't he afraid of those powerful people?" Is the family gossiping about you?"
"With your ability, why not command the army of a state?"
Li Shimin chuckled and said: "Besides, I believe in my son's ability and let him share my worries and take charge of the military. Who dares to gossip?"
"But Father, you seem to have forgotten that I am not Li Tai, I am Li Chengqian."
"I am the one who is said by the aristocratic family that the mud cannot hold up the wall."
Li Chengqian shook his head and said: "If you give me this military power, I'm afraid there will be an uproar in the court tomorrow."
"You don't need to worry about these."
"Just leave all these matters to me."
Li Shimin looked straight at Li Chengqian and said, "You just need to tell me now whether you want this official position or not."
"Since my father said so, if I don't want it anymore, then I will be shameless."
Li Chengqian showed his trademark silly smile and said: "Besides, in some time, I will supervise the country on my father's behalf. This military power can protect my own safety."
"It's good if you can figure this out."
Li Shimin glanced at the curtain at the front of the carriage and said, "Get out of here, I'm going back to the palace to rest."
Upon hearing this, Li Chengqian immediately stood up and got out of the carriage.
After getting out of the car, he bowed deeply to Li Shimin and said, "My son, please leave."
After finishing speaking, he walked straight home in the direction of Prince Qin's Mansion without stopping.
…
Prince Qin's Mansion.
I heard that Li Shimin wanted to hand over the entire Longyou Road and the military power of Liangzhou to Li Chengqian.
Guys like Changsun Chong and Cheng Hualiang were extremely happy.
Cheng Huailiang chuckled and said: "Besides, your Highness is now in charge of the military power in Liangzhou. I don't believe anyone dares to talk about His Highness behind his back."
gossip."
"That's true."
"But don't be too happy because of this."
Changsun Chong is now more and more stable.
Although he was also happy for Li Chengqian, he was also aware of the danger behind it.
Changsun Chong looked straight at Li Chengqian and said: "After all, solving a problem can't just rely on reckless actions, let alone rely on soldiers and horses to kill the opponent to prove your point."
"So, in a certain sense, military power can only serve as an intimidation, but cannot bring any actual effect to His Highness."
"And now, the day for His Majesty to go to Qizhou is approaching."
"At this time, His Majesty handed over the general power to His Highness, probably because he wanted to test His Highness..."
Hearing this, Li Chengqian also nodded his head.
His intelligence is already unparalleled by others, let alone his age.
How could he not see the meaning of Li Shimin giving him military power today?
It's nothing more than wanting to test my political abilities.
To put it bluntly, Li Shimin wanted to conduct a simple assessment on him.
That's why he went to Qizhou for inspection and wanted to keep him in charge of the country.
Of course, what Li Chengqian is struggling with now is not the issue of supervising the country.
He is now struggling with whether he should try his best to please Li Shimin and handle the matter of supervising the country properly.
It should still be like his original intention, not wanting to compete for the throne no matter what.
If it were before, he would definitely choose the latter without hesitation, and continue to be his free prince without fighting or grabbing.
But now, the longer he stays in this era, the more he understands that some things are really out of his control.
Sometimes, there are things that he can't just stop doing if he doesn't want to do them... …
Thinking of this, Li Chengqian pursed his lips and said directly to Cheng Huailiang: "Huailiang, I'm busy during this period and can't leave. Everything in Qianzi Camp depends on you."
"Your Highness, don't worry."
Cheng Huailiang saluted Li Chengqian and said, "Just leave all the power over Qianziying to me."
Li Chengqian nodded with satisfaction, and then turned his attention to Changsun Chong: "Huai Liang will be responsible for the daily training of Qianzi Camp, so when the time comes to go to the court, it will all depend on you."
After all, among the people in the court, Cheng Yaojin and a group of Li Shimin's confidants must go with Li Shimin.
The only ones who can stay are Wei Zheng, Changsun Wuji and others.
As a result, Li Chengqian had no helpers around him.
The only people he can use are Chang Sun Chong and Cheng Huailiang, as well as Han Qilue and others in his mansion.
This is okay in normal times, but if he goes to court, only Chang Sun Chong can withstand the situation.
Therefore, Li Chengqian had to take the lead with Changsun Chong to take the precautions to prevent him from being forced to collapse.
But of course he wouldn't know that Changsun Wuji had communicated with Changsun Chong about this matter a few months ago.
Apart from anything else, Changsun Wuji taught many times by precept and example how to face various problems and difficulties in the court.
Changsun Chong was naturally well prepared, and he bowed straight towards Li Chengqian.
"Don't worry, Your Highness, Chong Zi will fully assist His Highness to complete the task of supervising the country..."
"With your words, I feel relieved."
Li Chengqian sighed softly and stood up slowly.
As he walked towards the door, he said slowly: "Winter has passed and spring has come, we can't keep it, and every year will never come back."
He slowly turned back, looked at Changsun Chong and Cheng Huailiang and said, "I really miss the time when I first met you..."