manynovel Chapter 2429 Curious Li Shimin
Chapter 2429 Curious Li Shimin
"Where is Old Ten?"
In the Shenlong Hall, Li Shimin was standing under the eaves wearing the snow fox cloak given by Li Shen, looking at the snow scene outside.
In the past, after it snowed, the eunuchs and maids in the palace would go out to clear the snow from the palace.
But this year Li Shimin changed his mind and only asked to clean the roads, leaving the rest to nature.
This covered the entire palace with a layer of white gauze, giving it the look it should have in winter.
"Your Majesty, we have arrived at Qizhou Prefecture." Wang De reported.
"Did he really bring Songtsen Gampo back?" Li Shimin asked curiously.
How could the local authorities fail to report the Tubo army's entry into the pass?
Moreover, Li Shimin was always keeping an eye on Li Shen, and the spies had already sent back news since Li Shen entered the pass.
"Yes, Your Majesty, the Tibetan Zamp's troops did return with His Royal Highness Prince Ji's troops."
Wang De replied affirmatively.
He could still recall the expression on His Majesty's face when he first heard the news: shock, astonishment, confusion, and a hint of surprise.
Who could have imagined that the great Tibetan king would be abducted back by his own son.
"Is there any specific news coming back?" Li Shimin asked leisurely with his hands behind his back.
"Your Majesty, no specific news has been received yet, and we don't know why the Tibetan Zanpu returned with His Royal Highness Prince Ji."
Wang De shook his head. The spies stationed in Prince Ji's mansion did not report back everything. Sometimes the news was transmitted slowly, and Wang De was used to it.
The order given to the spies was simple: as long as King Ji did not rebel, they must be loyal to King Ji.
Your Majesty only seeks information to pass the time in your spare time; it's not essential to know. Sometimes not knowing is more fun, full of mystery.
"Well, we can only find out when that rebellious son returns. Wang De, how do you think this rebellious son persuaded Songtsen Gampo to return to Chang'an?
I have been thinking about it for several days but have not been able to find a solution. If someone wants to persuade me to go to the capital of another country, there is only one possibility, that is, I will lead the army in person and the troops will be at the gates of the city.
Otherwise, I can only do that if I die."
Li Shimin sighed. He really hadn't slept well for several days because he was thinking about Li Shen.
Sometimes it’s not good to be too curious, as it’s too exhausting.
"Haha, Your Majesty is right. I have also been wondering for the past few days how His Royal Highness Prince Ji could be so powerful that he could actually bring back the Tibetan king.
And we didn't even need a single soldier. According to spies, the Tibetans were very well behaved and willingly followed us back."
Wang De also laughed. He knew Li Shimin, and this matter was simply a fairy tale to Li Shimin.
The king of a country was taken to the capital of another country, and he couldn't think of any reason no matter how hard he tried.
Even if his life was threatened, Li Shimin would not go. The Weishui Alliance was Li Shimin's greatest shame.
Li Shimin sat down. There was a set of small tables and chairs under the eaves, which he learned from Li Shen.
Unable to understand the reason, Li Shimin was anxious and couldn't sleep at night.
If it were Li Shen, he would never do this. Li Shen would not think about things he couldn't figure out. Li Shimin was not as careless as Li Shen.
"Your Majesty, why don't you send someone to ask His Royal Highness Prince Ji?" Wang De suggested when he saw Li Shimin's strange behavior.
"Forget it. He'll be in Chang'an in two or three days. What's there to ask? And if I send someone to find out, who knows how this rebellious son will laugh at me in his heart. No, absolutely not."
Li Shimin waved his hand. When he thought of Li Shen's ugly face, which would surely make him laugh three times at him, Li Shimin gave up all thoughts.
I can be laughed at by anyone, but I will never let Li Shen, this rebellious son, laugh at me.
Li Shimin, who was in his fifties, began to be stubborn with Li Shen. If you don’t tell me, I won’t ask. Anyway, you have to report when you come back.
Wang De was also helpless when he saw this. He didn't understand why they had been fighting for more than ten years and it wasn't enough. Why did they still enjoy it?
Among the twenty or so children nowadays, the one who can be said to have the best relationship with Your Majesty is Prince Ji Li Shen.
Of course, sometimes it’s good, and sometimes it’s not so good.
Even the smaller Hengshan Sizi could not compete with Li Shen's favor.
"Alright, don't worry about that rebellious son. Tell Chang'an County to send runners to clear the snow, extending ten miles west of Chang'an City."
Finally, Li Shimin gave the order.
"Yes, I will send someone to inform them right away."
Wang De saluted and accepted the order. "Your Majesty may call me a rebellious son, but isn't he still thinking about Prince Ji?" Sweeping ten miles, what a great honor!
When the Crown Prince went to attack Goguryeo, His Majesty did not ask for a clearing of the ten-li area, and no one went to the Ten-Li Pavilion to pick him up.
"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince is requesting an audience outside the palace."
At this time, a eunuch came forward to report.
"What is he doing here again? I told you not to come to the palace unless you have time. You should spend more time dealing with state affairs. Let him go back."
Li Shimin's attitude changed immediately since he knew that Li Chengqian and Li Shen were in cahoots with each other and were doing some bad things.
Li Shimin was so angry that he asked, "Why didn't you take me with you when you did something bad?"
Li Shimin guessed that the two men must have financial transactions and were most likely dividing the spoils without him.
They are all rebellious sons.
"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince may have come here on important business. Why not meet him?"
Wang De quickly dissuaded him. Does Your Majesty dislike the Crown Prince so much?
"Go ahead, let him in." Li Shimin was just venting his emotions, he also knew that the prince might have something serious to do.
Not long after, Li Chengqian was brought in and was stunned to see his father drinking tea under the eaves.
Isn’t it so romantic to drink tea outside in the middle of winter?
"My son greets you, Father." Li Chengqian stepped forward and saluted.
"Well, tell me, what's the matter?" Li Shimin nodded. He asked directly.
"Replying to Father, I haven't come to pay my respects to you in a while, so I came here today to visit you."
Li Chengqian was confused by Li Shimin's attitude, even though he hadn't made any mistakes.
"I eat well and sleep well, so you don't have to worry. If there's nothing else, go back and take care of the government affairs."
Li Shimin drank his tea without even raising his eyelids.
"Uh..." Li Chengqian was speechless. Isn't this just kicking people out? He raised his head and looked at Wang De with a questioning look.
What's wrong with my dad today? He seems to be in a bad mood.
Wang De shook his head to indicate that he didn't know.
"Do you have anything else to say?" Li Shimin put down his teacup and looked up at Li Chengqian.
Li Chengqian was at a loss when asked, and suddenly remembered Li Shen's usual behavior, so he sat directly opposite Li Shimin and poured himself a cup of tea.
"Good tea, Aye, is this the new tea this year?"
This action made Li Shimin stunned, but his expression eased.
"Of course this is this year's tribute tea. Don't you have it too?"
(I found an outrageous drama that brought together Wu Zetian and Li Junxian in a love-hate relationship.
It makes me feel uncomfortable.)