hsntnovel Chapter 2184 Be Careful of Li Shen
Chapter 2184 Be Careful of Li Shen
Li Chengqian fell into deep thought. He attached great importance to Li Shimin's teachings. It was not just about listening, but also about understanding them by himself.
It is one thing to understand what you hear, and another to comprehend and apply it.
After a long while, Li Chengqian stood up and saluted.
"Thank you Aye for your teaching."
"Well, it's good that you can understand. If you don't understand, wait for Lao Shi to come back and ask him."
Li Shimin nodded. Li Shimin felt that Li Shen’s education model was much better than his.
In the past, he had taught Li Chengqian for more than ten years and almost ruined the prince, but it was Li Shen who pulled him back.
"Your Highness, have some tea."
At this time, Wang De brought over a cup of tea.
"Thank you, Mr. Wang." Li Chengqian still respected Wang De very much.
Wang De watched him grow up.
"Haha, Your Highness the Crown Prince, you are embarrassing me.
Your Highness the Crown Prince, although His Highness Prince Ji likes to play tricks, he is indeed talented and has unique insights on many things.
Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince can talk to His Royal Highness Prince Ji more in his spare time.
But you still need to be more careful when chatting to avoid being deceived."
Wang De smiled lightly and spoke.
"Hahaha, it seems that Steward Wang knows Tenth Brother very well."
Wang De's words made Li Chengqian couldn't help laughing. It seemed that now everyone in Chang'an City knew that his younger brother was cunning and they had to be on guard at all times.
Li Chengqian was also puzzled. He didn't think Li Shen had done anything heinous, so why did Li Shen have such a bad reputation among the people?
Especially in the upper class, it is so smelly that people avoid it.
"Gao Ming, Wang De is right. You must remember that Lao Shi is not a good person. You must think twice about what he says and don't believe everything he says.
Especially when it comes to money matters, you must be extra careful and never be deceived by him.
When you inherit the throne in the future, the treasury will naturally be yours. No matter what he tells you, don't believe him.
I worked so hard to build this inheritance for you, but he took it all away."
Seeing Li Chengqian laughing, Li Shimin said to Li Chengqian with a serious expression.
He knew his greedy son too well. He had coveted the treasury for a long time. He could still keep it in his own hands.
But what if the money falls into the hands of the prince and is all cheated away? The money in the treasury is the capital for their Li family to make a living in the future.
If there is chaos in the world in the future, the Li family can also use the money in the treasury, as well as the weapons and equipment and secret weapons provided by Li Shen to sweep away everything.
War relies on equipment and money. As long as you have money, you will have no shortage of people willing to work for you.
"Don't worry, Master. I will remember your teachings. However, my brother and I are like brothers. I believe that my brother will not deceive me."
Seeing his father so serious, Li Chengqian quickly bowed and agreed.
I didn't expect that Li Shen's reputation is so bad in front of his father.
"Hmph, don't say you two are not born of the same mother. Even if you were born of the same mother, it wouldn't stop that rebellious son from deceiving you.
Look at me, I am his biological father, but he still lies to me.
As an emperor, don't trust anyone."
Li Shimin snorted coldly and said disdainfully. I believe that no one can trust Li Shen. This is the iron rule of all the nobles in Chang'an.
"By the way, what brings you here today?" After educating Li Chengqian, Li Shimin asked after taking a sip of tea.
"Replying to Aye, we have won a great victory at the border. The Western Expedition Army has conquered Yanqi and most of the cities of Qiuci, and is now attacking the capital of Qiuci.
I believe it won’t take long to occupy the entire territory of Qiuci.
When I came here, I wanted to ask Aye, what should I do next? "
After talking for so long, Li Chengqian almost forgot the important matter.
"Don't you already have an idea in your mind?" Li Shimin did not answer, but spoke directly.
"This.....child does have some ideas."
Li Chengqian didn't expect that his father actually knew that he had a plan, but he didn't seem to show it on his face.
"Then do as you wish. Are there any other voices in the court?"
Li Shimin said lightly.
"Yes, my plan is to continue moving westward and capture Shule and Yutian, the border areas of the Western Turks. This way, the entire road to the Western Regions will be under the control of the Tang Dynasty.
However, many ministers opposed this, believing that the deterrent effect had been achieved and there was no need to waste food and fodder to continue the westward expedition.
Shule and Khotan are isolated and difficult for the imperial court to manage. "
Li Chengqian explained what happened in the court.
Li Shimin thought for a while and asked:
"What do the three provinces want opinions on?"
"Replying to Father, the three provinces have not expressed their opinions. They said that Father has the final say on this matter. So I came here today to ask Father for the final decision."
Li Chengqian replied.
"Haha, they are all old foxes." Li Shimin smiled lightly after hearing this, and then said:
"Then do as you wish. Continue your westward expedition to conquer Shule and Khotan, and place them under the jurisdiction of the Anxi Protectorate.
Now that we have sent troops, we cannot just come back so easily."
"My son accepts your order and thanks you." Li Chengqian saluted. His father was supporting him.
Li Shimin continued again:
“If the Western Turkic envoys come to ask for peace, you should say that I am seriously ill and am recuperating, and we will talk about it after we conquer Shule and Khotan.
When the time comes, there is no reason to spit out the meat in your mouth.
Let Lao Shi talk to them then, maybe we can get something back."
Li Shimin thought he was making the best use of his resources. His son was greedy by nature and would consider it a loss if he didn't pick up any money on the street.
We can definitely get something back from the Western Turks.
"Yes. I'll follow your instructions, Father." Li Chengqian agreed immediately.
"Well, then go ahead. If there is any news from Xizhou, report it to me immediately. Keep an eye on Old Ten's every move.
When there is no threat, Old Ten is the biggest threat."
After the discussion, Li Shimin waved his hand. He did not keep Li Chengqian for dinner. If it were Li Shen, he would definitely finish his meal here before leaving.
It's called saving.
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“A-choo~~~A-choo~~~~”
In Xizhou, Li Shen sneezed twice while sitting in the carriage.
"Your Majesty, your illness is still not healed? Do you want the doctor to make two more doses of medicine?"
Wu Meiniang asked while holding Li Shen's head.
"No need. I'm fine now. Someone must be trying to harm me behind my back." Li Shen shook his head and muttered a few words: bad things don't work, but good things do.
At this time, Li Shen was leading a large army towards Qu Zhiping's tribe.
The large cart he ordered yesterday was delivered. Li Shen tried it and found it was relatively stable.
An empty cart needs two horses to pull it, but the shaft is designed to accommodate multiple horses, which Li Shen calls the sports mode.
"Shi Tou, how long will it take to arrive?" Li Shen shouted to the outside with his eyes closed.