Xu Maogong in the novel is a close official of Li Shimin, and he has always made suggestions for Li Shimin.
But in reality, Li Ji has almost become a marginal figure at this stage.
After Li Shimin came to power, the important ministers around him were all Cheng Yaojin, Changsun Wuji and others who had participated in the Xuanwu Gate Incident with him.
In other words, they were the ministers who stood on his side when he was fighting against Prince Yin Li Jiancheng.
As for the other people, they are really similar to Li Ji and have gradually become marginalized figures.
If Li Ji had not performed outstandingly in several major wars later, he might not have been reused by Li Shimin in his lifetime.
Not to mention the idea of 'cutting off beards and using them as medicine'.
At this stage, the only exception is Li Jing.
Everyone knows that Li Jing never participated in power struggles, including royal struggles, and his allegiance was only to the Tang Dynasty.
As long as it is for the good of Datang, he can do whatever he is asked to do.
He'll hit whoever you ask him to, it's that simple.
Therefore, after Li Shimin came to power, he also got the position of Minister of War.
But Li Jing is the lucky one.
Those who are unlucky will be extremely embarrassed.
For example, Li Xiaogong, if Li Chengqian hadn't been born out of nowhere, he would have died in depression in his own mansion.
At this stage, Li Ji was in a similar situation.
He has an astonishing talent, but he only gets the job of guarding the border.
Perhaps guarding the border is considered a relatively important position in the eyes of others, after all, ordinary people cannot hold it.
But judging from Li Ji's ability, it's a bit embarrassing.
This is equivalent to asking Changsun Wuji to work as a clerk in the Ministry of Household Affairs and copy documents for others.
Isn’t this considered marginalized?
However, that day he suddenly received an imperial edict from the imperial court, and Li Shimin asked him to go back and be Li Chengqian's teacher.
This time, he was really confused.
What the hell?
Let yourself be the teacher of the eldest prince?
Are you crazy about going back to Chang'an?
After carefully confirming several times that there was no problem, he He quickly rushed back to Chang'an City from Bingzhou.
…
Li Ji met Li Shimin in the imperial study.
Li Shimin gave many warnings and instructions to teach Li Chengqian well.
He even added that if Li Chengqian disobeys, he will be beaten directly without reporting him.
This sentence scared Li Ji quite a lot.
How dare you hit the eldest prince?
Isn't this equivalent to slapping the emperor in the face?
Li Ji quickly bowed: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I will teach the eldest prince well."
"Then I'll have to work hard to love you."
Li Shimin waved his hand, and Eunuch Zhou came forward with a tray.
On the tray, there is a jade pendant.
Li Ji looked at Li Shimin in confusion.
Li Shimin said slowly: "With this jade pendant, you can enter and exit the palace at will."
"Since Aiqing is now Gan'er's teacher, she will naturally come to the palace in the future, so you can take this jade pendant."
This sentence made Li Ji a little excited.
It feels uncomfortable to be marginalized.
Who among the capable people wants to be just a marginal person?
To be honest, Li Ji and Li Jing are not the same. Li Jing is arrogant and arrogant. It doesn't matter who becomes the emperor. Anyway, his allegiance is to the Tang Dynasty.
Li Ji is another kind of person.
In the brotherly dispute between Li Shimin and Li Jiancheng, he was not very sure about Li Shimin's victory.
As we all know, in this kind of royal battle, if you bet on the wrong thing, your future may be ruined.
So he remained neutral just to protect himself.
After all, his talents and military achievements are unparalleled among the officials.
If he does not participate in the struggle for succession, no matter who sits on the throne in the future, Li Yuan, Li Jiancheng, or Li Shimin, he will be a mere minister who is not good at fighting for power.
By then, you will still have a bright future with your talents and military exploits.
To put it bluntly, he is a smooth minister rather than a pure minister.
From the fact that Li Ji was a tumbler in his political career throughout his life, it is not difficult to see his caution and grasp of the political situation.
But this also has another disadvantage, that is, no matter where you are, you can be reused, but not trusted.
This is extremely sad for a capable person.
After all, who is willing to be a tool if he is capable?
Who doesn’t want to last forever?
Who doesn’t want to be a descendant?
It's a pity that he missed some opportunities at that time.
Now, this opportunity came back to him.
Being the prince's teacher is not a bad job.
And anyone with a discerning eye can see that it is only a matter of time before Li Chengqian is appointed to the throne.
At that time, he will no longer be the prince's teacher, but the prince's teacher, or even the emperor's teacher.
What an honor is this?
Anyone who is not a fool knows this.
Li Ji was grateful to Li Shimin. He knelt down facing Li Shimin and kowtowed: "Don't worry, Your Majesty. I will do my best to teach the eldest prince to be a versatile man in both civil and military affairs."
There was one thing he didn't dare to say in front of Li Shimin.
That is, making Li Chengqian an unprecedented wise king.
In that case, he would also be Mingjun's teacher.
…
At this time, this guy, who Li Ji had high hopes for, was working as a salted fish in the Zhongshan Palace.
Lying on the soft bed, Li Chengqian looked at the unknown person, while Qing He helped turn the pages.
Feeling thirsty, Li Chengqian shouted: "Sister Qingci, pour me a cup of milk tea."
Qingci heard the call and served milk tea.
The most important thing about being a salted fish is to never turn over.
If he were to turn around, everyone in this world would probably be amazed by it.
But Li Chengqian doesn't want to stand up, at least not now.
He just wants to be free and at ease, and doesn't want to fight for fame or fortune.
How tiring it is to fight for fame and fortune? , maybe my life will be gone at some point.
Li Chengqian hasn't lived enough yet.
Datang is a good place, but what if we travel to a place where birds don’t poop next time?
But he wants to be a salted fish, but some people don't want him to be.
At this moment, his teacher had already arrived at the gate.
When Li Chengqian saw Li Ji, he was really surprised.
He never imagined that his father would actually invite this man here.
Li Chengqian quickly bowed and said "Shibo".
Li Ji chuckled lightly: "Your Highness, I would not dare to take this term as a noble uncle."
"From today on, I will be His Highness's teacher. If Your Highness doesn't understand anything, and if there is anything you want to learn, you can tell me."
"If Your Highness doesn't want to learn anything, then I will accompany His Highness to have some fun. What do you think, Your Highness?"
ah?
If you don’t want to study, can you still play?
Li Chengqian was a little moved.
But he was still a little unbelievable.
Didn't Li Shimin ask him to teach him? Why did he dare to take him out to play?
Is it possible that he is not afraid of being beaten up by Li Shimin?
Li Ji saw what he was thinking and said with a smile: "Your Majesty, you don't have to worry about my affairs. As long as your Majesty is well versed in everything, it will be fine."
"real?"
Li Chengqian raised his eyebrows and looked at Li Ji: "As long as I do all my homework, I can go out to play?"
"yes."
Li Ji smiled and nodded.
Upon hearing this, Li Chengqian was extremely happy, and pulled Li Ji and ran into the house.
While running, he said: "Quick, quick, give me the questions. When I finish answering, we will go out to play."
This is definitely the first time Li Chengqian has actively asked to learn.
If Li Shimin knew it, his jaw would be shocked.
But how can I put it, Li Chengqian has a rebellious temper.
Perhaps only a teacher like Li Ji can conquer Li Chengqian...