Li Chengqian's eyes widened: "Brother, what you mean is, can I become as handsome as General Li Jing?"
"Nothing in the world is difficult unless you are determined. If you have perseverance, what can't you do? The so-called talent is just a matter of time." Li Mu boasted seriously: "Just like your elder brother and I, we are extremely talented and understand everything by analogy.
, maybe it only takes one day to understand the truth. If you are stupid, you can't do it in a month? If you can't do it in a month, you can do it in a year. That's the truth."
Li Mu was probably the only one who said that the prince was stupid in front of the emperor. But he was telling the truth, which was a bit heartbreaking. Li Shimin glanced at his stupid son, still enjoying himself, as if this was not the case.
It was a sentence of sarcasm, but it was a sentence of encouragement, and I suddenly felt that I couldn't bear to look at it.
Thoughts were spinning in his head. Li Shimin also realized the importance of this matter. He thought about it and said: "Let's not talk about it for now. Later, you can write a note and submit it. After the ceremony, we can discuss it carefully.
."
Li Mu was most worried about writing the excerpt, and he discussed: "Your Majesty, can you not write the excerpt? I have so many things going on today, how can I have time to write the excerpt? It's okay to wait until after the ceremony. I remember
live."
"If you are asked to write, just write. Do you remember it? Will the historian remember it?"
After Li Shimin said this, he drove Li Mu away, which made him confused for a while. When he did something, he always wanted the historian to remember it. What's the use? In Li Mu's heart, the historian couldn't say it was useless, but it was useful.
Not big. Since ancient times, we have been repairing the history of previous dynasties. Just imagine if the enemy is repairing history, can it still be good? It is not repairing, destroying, and building at the same time. The real history is preserved only if it is painless. The truth.
It's very simple. If the previous dynasty was so good, what does this dynasty mean?
Li Mu was originally a butterfly that had traveled through time. His original idea was just to be rich and prosperous for a lifetime. He didn't want to dictate to the world if he didn't have to. Every step he took was because the situation had reached this point and he had no choice.
Like when he was in the Western Regions, he was in a desperate situation. If gunpowder hadn't blown up the pass, the Tang Dynasty would have been attacked by the Western Turks. He could only do that.
But if you think about it carefully, things have developed to this point because of the ripples caused by the butterfly flapping its wings, and he is that butterfly, so he is not qualified to complain about all the cause and effect, he can only accept, face, and welcome it.
…
"Brother, do you think my father will agree to this? Do you really want to set up a school for me? Let General Li Jing and the others teach the art of war?" Li Chengqian followed Li Mu, looking like a dog whose belly couldn't hold two taels of sesame oil.
Xian'er: "Isn't it a bit luxurious? Brother, I didn't think too much. I just thought that I could join the army and I could get promoted bit by bit."
"Ha," Li Mu glanced at him and said, "Have you, kid, been stupid in the urban management brigade? You are the prince, do you know what the prince is? The crown prince of the country, the future emperor, what kind of place is in the army, and the hardships there
You can’t imagine that it’s common for a superior to be beaten and kicked if he angers him. Who can treat you like a soldier? Who dares to treat you like this? Do you still need your head?”
"I understand this." Li Chengqian walked around to Li Mu and stopped him, saying, "But I can remain anonymous. When I was in the urban management brigade -"
"Look, I said you are being stupid." Li Mu shook his head and pulled him aside: "The urban management brigade is in the city, Chang'an City is the capital of the country, what big things can happen in the capital? The biggest thing is, too.
It's just a few ruffians using their fists and kicks, or even using kitchen knives. There are urban management patrols, as well as Wuhou, the yamen officer of Chang'an and Wannian counties, and the city gate lieutenant who patrols the streets twice a day. As long as you are not a
You fool, your life is definitely not in danger."
"But it's different in the army. Even if it's not the frontier army, the Zhechong Prefecture in the hinterland of the Central Plains is still responsible for eradicating the grassroots bandits in the territory. You can fight with real swords and guns, but you still remain anonymous. What if you are injured by a stray arrow?
?”
Li Chengqian was stunned, and suddenly said angrily: "Didn't my elder brother say that he wanted me to gallop across the grassland? Isn't this all a lie?"
"How can this be a lie?" Li Mu calmly patted Li Chengqian on the shoulder and said: "As long as you can prove that you are not an infant, but a general who can mount a horse and fight, then you will
He can gallop across the grasslands. Young man, don't be anxious. Your Majesty is amazingly talented and he only led the army at the age of fifteen. You still have two years, work hard and prove it to him."
Li Chengqian admired Li Shimin from the bottom of his heart. When Li Mu said this, he spoke to his heart. He subconsciously thought so too. Even if he was also an amazingly talented person, could he surpass Li Shimin? Now there are two other people.
It's not a big deal given the situation. It's acceptable for my father to lead the army to rescue Emperor Yang at the age of fifteen, and for his son to lead the army at the age of sixteen.
Thinking of this, Li Chengqian nodded heavily: "Brother, I understand, I will definitely work hard."
"This is the right attitude." Li Mu nodded happily and said, "But you have to remember that the prerequisite for doing all this is that you have to handle the ceremony well. If you handle it well, everything will be fine.
It can be discussed, but if you screw up, there's nothing you can do about it. From now on, just squat in the East Palace and study with Kong Yingda."
"I will definitely do it well!" Li Chengqian blurted out. For him, squatting in the East Palace was like a prison. With Kong Yingda in the mix, it would be better to die.
Li Mu smiled, shook his hand, and said goodbye to Li Chengqian. Li Chengqian watched Li Mu go out of the palace gate, then turned around and returned to the East Palace.
On the other side, Li Tai has arrived at the Li Zheng Hall.
Every time he entered the palace, Li Tai had to visit his mother. He would bring some small things from outside the palace to his siblings. Although these small household things were nothing, they touched the family ties the most. As a result, Li Shimin became closer to Li Tai.
, In contrast, Li Chengqian would never do such a thing, but this does not mean that Li Chengqian does not value family ties. It is purely a matter of personality. Li Chengqian is so careless that he could not imagine such details.
"I bought this rattle at Jingdong Market. I heard that this craftsman came from the south of the Yangtze River. Such meticulous craftsmanship is the only one in Chang'an. Only fifty are sold a day. You can't buy it without queuing up." Li Tai
He shook the rattle in his hand and made a thumping sound, which made Xiao Li Zhi grin and reach out to grab it. Li Tai was afraid that he would drop it, so he handed the rattle into his hand.
"Is it Li Mu's idea?"
"Huh?" Li Tai didn't understand, but he also said: "How can the elder brother have time to take care of such trivial matters? His father-in-law is taking care of all the big and small things in Jingdongji. Where did the craftsman come from? He must have hired him.
Come on."
Empress Changsun smiled and said: "You are really good at following Li Mu. I heard that his father-in-law, nicknamed Bai Nao'er, was originally a scoundrel, but now he has such thoughts."
"Mother, as the ancients said, those who are close to vermillion are red and those who are close to ink are black. If you stay with your elder brother, even if you only learn a little bit of skills, you will not be able to use them all."
Queen Changsun looked at Li Tai and suddenly asked: "Qingque'er, can you tell mother what kind of person you want to be in the future?"
Li Tai was stunned for a moment when he heard the word 'mother'. Born in an imperial family, the title 'mother' is not often heard. Compared with the word 'mother', it is obviously much closer. Li Tai
I understand, 'Mother' wants to say some thoughtful words to herself.
"My son can't tell what his ambition is in this life, but for now, he wants to do his best to complete "Kuo Di Zhi". But someone told his son that no matter how good the article is, it can't be regarded as a great achievement.
, when a man is born in the world, he still has to make meritorious deeds——"
Queen Changsun's eyes narrowed, and she pretended to be calm and asked: "Who said this?"
"Ah," Li Tai hesitated briefly, but did not hesitate for too long, and said, "It's not an outsider, my uncle said that."
Queen Changsun's breathing quickened for a moment, hiding her anger deep in her heart, her expression did not change at all, and continued: "Then what do you think?"
Li Tai continued: "My son was not sure, so he asked the eldest brother again. The eldest brother was silent for a while and asked me if I knew the most important thing about being the king of the Tang Dynasty."
Empress Changsun was quite surprised. She did not expect Li Mu to ask such a question.
"Then how did you answer?"
"My son said a lot about working diligently and caring for the people. He shook his head and humbly accepted advice. He also shook his head. My son said several more words in succession, and the eldest brother shook his head. My son couldn't say anything anymore. He only had to humbly ask for advice."
"What did he say?"
"Brother said that the most important thing for an emperor of the Tang Dynasty is to dare to fight."
Empress Changsun was really surprised now. It was not Li Mu who should have said such words. Why did he say this?
"The son was not convinced and argued with his eldest brother. He said that as an emperor, it is enough to have a few chariots who can personally conquer the country, and generals who are good at conquering and fighting. But the eldest brother said, if not, what should I do? If there is no credible one to use,
When foreign enemies invade, do we have to surrender? If you want to be emperor of the Tang Dynasty, you must first have an unyielding heart. Even if you can't win, you must dare to fight. He asked me, if Jieli made a choice when his troops came to the city,
It's me, how would I choose? Move the capital, or fight."
Li Tai's eyes were wet, and he lowered his head and said: "He asked me to think seriously, and I thought seriously for a day. Queen Mother, if her son comes to decide, I am afraid she will choose to move the capital."
Queen Changsun said: "Under the circumstances at that time, moving the capital might not be a bad idea. Your choice may not be wrong."
Li Tai shook his head and said: "But the eldest brother told me that the emperor chose to fight. In the eldest brother's standards, the son is not as good as the emperor. When I really encounter difficulties, my heart is not so firm. If there is no stability, there will be chaos.
My son was not suitable after all. My eldest brother also told me that you can make achievements by studying, but if you want to study, you must not be utilitarian. He also told his son something, and after my son heard it, he felt a lot better."
"What did he say?"
"Brother said that articles can tell the story of the ages, and you can only know the gains and losses."
"Articles will tell the story of the ages, and you will know the gains and losses in your heart." Empress Changsun read it over and remained silent for a long time. Li Mu's insights were beyond her imagination. Now she was gradually able to understand the decision made by Li Shimin. Such a person,
He can't stay, and he can't stay. Maybe he won't rebel, but if he wants to rebel, no one can stop him. Li Chengqian can't do it, Li Tai can't do it, don't talk about them. When Li Mu really becomes full-fledged, can Li Shimin stop him?
, are all unknown.
Li Taiwu was not aware of his mother's worries, and said: "My son suddenly became cheerful after listening to his elder brother's words. If you do well in learning, you will build a legacy that lasts for generations. As for whether it is worth it, that is a personal matter."
, If you think it’s worth it, then it’s worth it, there’s nothing to worry about.”
"What Li Mu said makes sense." Empress Changsun said: "You should study hard and assist your royal brother, he is impetuous in doing things -"
"Queen Mother," Li Tai said hurriedly: "Queen Mother, I have no intention of assisting the emperor."
"Huh?" Queen Changsun didn't understand. She didn't want to build her own great achievements, but she didn't want to assist the prince, so what did she want to do?
"My son wants to do his own thing and not interfere in the affairs of the court. My eldest brother said that if I devote myself to learning, I can become a world scholar in the future. But I also know that my poetry and prose are preceded by my eldest brother's pearls, and the classics and meanings are well understood.
Jijiu, Mr. Lu, how can I succeed in the world of Wenzong? It’s just hard work. A great country must develop culture and education. If you do something in this area and leave something more to future generations, this life will not be in vain. As for the affairs of the court, my son
I have no idea to take care of it, nor can I take care of it well, let alone get distracted by these things."
Empress Changsun understood what Li Tai was thinking. She wanted to find out Li Tai's background today, but Li Tai saw through it and took the opportunity to express her feelings. He had no intention of fighting for the throne, he just wanted to be a free prince and do what he liked.
This kind of thinking is the result that parents want to see most, but Empress Changsun felt sad for no reason. Li Tai's choice was tantamount to entrusting his life to Li Chengqian.
In a moment of thought. Throughout the ages, the emperor's family has been at war with each other because of this lack of trust.
Queen Changsun did not expect that her sons would have such trust. But now it seems that, at least in Li Tai's heart at this time, he has this trust. Does this trust come from Li Chengqian? Queen Changsun
I don’t think so. It’s only in the past six months that Li Chengqian has become like this. He was a naughty kid before. When it comes to maturity, he is not as mature as his younger brother Li Tai. How can you trust such a brother?
Most of Li Tai's trust still lies in Li Mu. He believes in Li Mu's advice and also believes that Li Mu can guarantee his safety.
Suddenly, Empress Changsun realized a problem. This Li Mu might not be able to be killed. If Li Tai's trust in Li Chengqian was based on Li Mu, if Li Mu died, this trust would be shattered. Li Tai wanted to
To protect himself, he will still do some things, and these things are likely to cause Li Chengqian's distrust and gradually become the trigger for fratricide in the future.
Queen Changsun frowned. Is this a coincidence, or did Li Mu have noticed something and did it deliberately?