It seems that no matter how you look at it, Li Shimin has a very vicious heart.
Li Shimin killed his son, his brother, and even forced his own father.
But who knows, what would have happened to the Tang Dynasty if he had not killed Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji, and had not killed Li Ke and others...
Apart from other things, if Li Shimin had not killed Li Jiancheng, the Tang Dynasty might be rich in the future, but there would be no possibility of making the Tang Dynasty strong.
The best ending is just like Emperor Jing of the Han Dynasty, inheriting his father's family business.
Then stick to the rules, develop internal affairs, and plan for the country and the future.
This may not seem like a problem.
But you must know that the early Tang Dynasty was the most vulnerable time in the Northern Desert.
If it weren't for Li Shimin who dared to reject everything and insisted on attacking those who were dangerous to the empire.
After Beimo went through a difficult period of transformation, it was bound to turn against the Tang Dynasty.
By that time, no one in the Tang Dynasty could stand up and resist.
In the end, the Western Turks defeated Yumen Pass, and the Northern Desert Turks defeated Yanmen Pass.
Can a situation like the Five Husbands disrupting China be far behind?
Therefore, Li Shimin's ability to win this game was not just luck, he was truly destined by destiny.
Because at the beginning of the founding of the Tang Dynasty, what was needed was not a conservative monarch like Li Jiancheng.
What it needs is an emperor like Li Shimin who can lead the Tang Dynasty to overcome obstacles and move forward indomitably.
But what about after Li Shimin?
What does Datang need?
Do we need someone like Li Tai who is dedicated to studying to be a monarch?
Or do we need a conservative monarch like Li Ke who has the same mentality as Li Jiancheng?
Obviously, neither.
What the Tang Dynasty needs is a monarch who can inherit Li Shimin's mantle, be still tough externally, still be gentle at home, and listen to the voices of the people.
And this is also the reason why Li Zhi became an emperor later.
Perhaps in the eyes of others, Li Zhi is a second-generation ancestor like a rich second generation.
but In fact, he is very similar to Li Shimin. Especially in the early days of his administration, he was simply a replica of Li Shimin.
As for why it became like that later, you only need to look through the history books and see what happened in the harem of the Tang Dynasty during that period.
Of course, these are all digressions.
Now Li Chengqian is no longer the Li Chengqian in history.
His performance over the years has made Li Shimin's desire for him to inherit his position deeply ingrained and irreversible.
For this reason, Li Shimin did not hesitate to pay any price.
Even if he is allowed to be a bad guy again and eliminate all threats for Li Chengqian, he will not hesitate.
This can already be seen from the fact that Li Shimin asked Hou Junji to monitor Li Ke.
When Li Chengqian saw Hou Junji, he was quite surprised.
The same is true for Hou Junji.
After all, the two of them haven't seen each other for a long time.
I can't help but miss the scene of a young man and a young man galloping together in the Northern Desert.
"Your Highness, let's not talk about old times for now, it's more important to get down to business."
With that said, he turned back and opened the curtain of the carriage and said, "Your Majesty has made arrangements. We can leave the city now."
"That's good."
Li Chengqian didn't hesitate and stepped directly onto the carriage.
Entering the carriage, he couldn't help but said: "Uncle Hou, I really didn't expect that my father would ask you to see me off this time."
"That's not all."
"Next, I want to accompany you for a walk around the world."
Hou Junji looked back at Li Chengqian and said, "I just hope that Your Highness will take more care of my subordinates on the way forward."
Hearing him speak like this, Li Chengqian felt extremely uncomfortable.
I can't help but feel a little suspicious in my heart, how did Hou Junji become like this?
Li Chengqian shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Uncle Hou is really good at joking. I can't even take care of myself. How can I have the ability to take care of you? I'm afraid you will have to work hard to take care of me along the way."
"Ha ha ha ha!"
Hou Junji raised his head and smiled heartily.
"No matter who takes care of whom, I, Lao Hou, can fight side by side with you, Your Highness."
"Speaking of it, I, the old marquis, can't help but miss the time when I followed His Highness to tease old man Jieli in the Northern Desert. Just thinking about it makes me feel happy."
As he spoke, Hou Junji couldn't help but sigh and said: "But in the past few years, I, Lao Hou, have not been so lucky as to be able to accompany His Highness on the expedition."
"Judging from the current situation, there are very few opportunities for us to start war again in the Tang Dynasty. There are very few such opportunities."
He was obviously feeling nostalgic about the time when he fought side by side with Li Chengqian.
Although I couldn't say that I had accomplished any great feats at that time, my life was extremely happy every day, and it was not as boring as it is now...
"Uncle Hou, don't worry."
"Don't talk about Xue Yantuo in the northwest, whose bones are strong and sharp, but just talk about the northwest and southwest."
"The Turks in the northwest have not yet been pacified, and the countries in the western regions have not yet surrendered."
"And those small vassal states in the south are now constantly harassing our borders with the Tang Dynasty."
"It's really too early to say it's an era of peace now."
Li Chengqian glanced at Hou Junji and said, "Of course, Uncle Hou is still young. We will have many opportunities to fight side by side in the future."
"That's right, that's right."
Hou Junji nodded, and then changed the topic: "Where are your Highness going this time?"
"I want to go to both Henan Road and Huainan Road."
"If you ask me where I want to go first..."
Li Chengqian thought for a while and said: "Go to Ludi first, and then go to Haozhou!"
"good."
"It's a long journey, Your Highness, please sit tight."
Neither did Hou Junji After hesitating, he waved the riding crop, slapped the horse's butt hard, and shouted: "Drive!"
Hou Junji's driving skills are absolutely incredible.
Moreover, it is night time again, and there are no two people on the street at all.
Therefore, Li Chengqian was not afraid, but rather enjoyed the feeling of racing on the main streets of the city.
Now he can finally feel the joy of those racing gangs in later generations.
Is there anything in this world that is more enjoyable than chasing the wind?
As the carriage rushed out of Chang'an City, it went further and further away.
Li Shimin, who was on the city gate, finally withdrew his gaze.
He sighed softly and said, "I've only been back for a few days, and now I'm leaving again. I really doubt this guy is avoiding me on purpose."
I heard this complaint that obviously had the meaning of an old father.
Eunuch Zhou couldn't help but smile with joy.
He said he hated him very much, but in his heart he really cared about him.
This is Li Shimin.
He said straightly: "Now that His Highness has grown up, His Majesty cannot always keep him by his side. After all, good men are everywhere."
"Besides, it's time for His Highness to leave His Majesty's wings and learn to grow up on his own..."
He said these words originally to reassure Li Shimin.
It's a pity that Li Shimin became increasingly angry after hearing these words.
He said with a sad face: "To be honest, I really regret it."
"regret?"
Eunuch Zhou raised his eyebrows in confusion.
"I regret letting him grow up so early."
Li Shimin looked up at the direction where the carriage disappeared and said, "So much so that I missed the most basic companionship with him."
"Sometimes we are the emperor and the prince, and sometimes we are the father and the son."
"I'm afraid that not being able to accompany him when he grows up will become a lifelong regret for me..."