After the banquet, Li Shimin, who was very drunk, returned to the Prince of Qin's Mansion.
Under the attentive service of Princess Qin, he hugged his wife and prepared to go to bed. Unexpectedly, Princess Qin touched his swollen belly and reminded: "Erlang, how many people inside and outside are looking at you right now, Tian Ce
Although the admiral has a good reputation, you should also be aware of the dangers involved."
Hearing this, Li Shimin's drunkenness faded away.
He hugged his wife, squinted his eyes, and said: "You are right, General Tiance is above all the princes. There are so many pairs of eyes staring at me inside and outside, waiting for me to make a mistake. Don't be careful.
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In fact, he understood that the person who stared at him the most was the prince.
Although the appointment of General Feng Tiance this time brought him great glory, it also meant that the fight between him and the prince would be endless.
His father treated him with great honor and favor, why didn't he put him on the fire to roast him?
However, he could not refuse this reward because he deserved it.
Princess Qin said softly: "Since Erlang knows this, he should be careful in his words and deeds. Drinking and sex are like bone scrapers. How many people have made mistakes while drunk and have grudges for eternity. How could Erlang not know?"
Li Shimin nodded in agreement and said, "Yes, I really can't drink so much next time."
She smiled slightly, touched the child in her belly, and pressed it against her husband's chest.
The next day.
The corridor of Prince Qin's Mansion.
While Li Shimin was playing chess with Fang Xuanling, he was talking to Changsun Wuji.
"My father has allowed me to appoint subordinate officials in Tiance Mansion. What do you think?"
Changsun Wuji said: "Wang Shichong, Li Zitong, Du Fuwei and others have been destroyed. The remaining Xiao Mian and his like are not of concern. Your Highness also respects the title of General Tiance. I am afraid that there will be no chance to go to war in the future."
The meaning of "Xia" is that talents can be recruited to enrich Tiance Mansion in case of emergencies."
"What do you mean by this unexpected need?" Li Shimin held the black chess piece between his fingers and looked at the difficult situation on the chessboard.
Changsun Wuji did not hesitate and said directly: "With the Tiance Mansion and the Shangshu Ling of Daxingtai of East Shaanxi Province, I am afraid that the East Palace will not be stable in the future. Your Highness should understand what the untimely needs of my subordinates are.
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"Hmph." Li Shimin snorted and said, "In terms of talents, do you have any recommendations?"
Changsun Wuji said: "When Yan was Prime Minister, Li Tongke, Li Shousu and others were all talented people and could assist His Highness in governing the world."
"It's up to you to take care of it. I'll leave this matter entirely to you."
"yes."
Li Shimin looked at Fang Xuanling again, "Xuanling, do you have anything to say?"
"It's a pity that His Highness did not recruit Du Ruhui, Xue Shou and others in advance." Fang Xuanling said with a smile.
After taking Luoyang, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui and Xue Shou jointly took charge of the aftermath. He found that Du Ruhui and Xue Shou were very resourceful, and it was a pity that they were not recruited to the King of Qin in advance.
Hearing this, Li Shimin rubbed his eyebrows and said, "It's too late to say this now. Do you want me to ask the King of Chu for someone?"
"This is absolutely not the intention." Fang Xuanling said: "Although His Highness has great glory now, he is still fighting alone. If the King of Chu is willing to submit to His Highness, great things will happen."
Li Shimin was silent for a while and shook his head, "Unlikely."
He dropped the chess piece, looked at the flowers and plants in the courtyard, and said calmly: "The King of Chu knew about the fight between me and the prince, but he was unwilling to intervene. Sometimes, he also tried his best to discourage us from fighting, hoping to make Chu
It is difficult for the king to surrender to me."
After saying that, he felt a little melancholy. He thought that the three brothers were fighting to the death for power, but the concubine brother kept thinking about his old brothers and sisters. How could he not feel sad?
"It all depends on man-made things." Fang Xuanling said calmly: "Your Highness, the Tang Dynasty is now booming. In two years, the armor and weapons will be returned to the treasury and the horses will be released to Nanshan. There are some things that the King of Chu cannot stop if he wants to."
"What do you mean?"
"I feel that your Highness may wish to have a detailed discussion with the King of Chu when you have time."
Li Shimin pursed his lips and nodded, "Okay, I will consider it."
Then, Fang Xuanling said again: "Chen Xiang sent news that the saint seems to want to launch troops against Xiao Mian."
"I think I have no chance regarding matters in the south." Li Shimin mused: "Xiao Gong has been running Bashu. If I predict correctly, the attack on Xiao Mian will most likely involve the use of Xiao Gong's troops."
There is no way, he has already reached the top of his seal. If he goes out to fight again and makes great achievements, I am afraid that his achievements will really shock the master.
Even if his father asked him to go on an expedition, he would refuse.
Otherwise, prosperity will inevitably decline.
Fang Xuanling said: "What I mean is that the Southern Expedition may be the King of Qi or the King of Chu."
Hearing this, Li Shimin was silent for a while.
Changsun Wuji next to him said: "The King of Chu is not one of ours, how can we let him go to the south to perform meritorious service? In my opinion, Your Highness might as well recommend other clans to lead the army in this matter. This is better than letting the King of Qi and the King of Chu lead the army."
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Changsun Wuji is a very realistic person. Anyone who is not one of theirs is an enemy. It is his duty to prevent the enemy from benefiting. Even if the other party is the King of Chu who may be able to win over, he will not be soft-hearted.
"What do you think, Your Highness?" Fang Xuanling asked.
Li Shimin did not reply, but shook his head and smiled softly.
"I, the king, should study more now instead of paying attention to court matters."
Hearing this, Fang Xuanling and Changsun Wuji looked at each other, looking a little surprised.
"Your Highness, even if we don't go, we won't avoid suspicion and ignore the court's affairs, right?" Changsun Wuji was puzzled.
Li Shimin said: "Don't forget about the Dou family."
Changsun Wuji fell silent immediately.
They have not been able to recover the Dou family's losses now.
Fang Xuanling said: "What Your Highness said is that I will look for good talents for Your Highness."
"Yeah." Li Shimin nodded.
He saw clearly that he was now the biggest threat to the prince, and if he continued to go on expeditions and perform meritorious deeds, it would only speed up the prince's dealings with him.
He hasn't prepared a complete plan yet, so he can't be in a hurry.
Changsun Wuji continued: "Your Highness, I think that in Luoyang, we might as well let Qu Tutong take charge, so that we can have room to move around."
Hearing this, Fang Xuanling said with a smile: "Your Highness has appointed Qu Tutong as Zuopushe, Shangshu of Daxingtai, Shaanxi Province. Don't worry."
Changsun Wuji was startled, then a smile appeared on his lips.
Li Shimin, on the other hand, had a calm expression. He said he wanted to study, but he didn't say he didn't do anything.
Chu Palace.
"Your Highness, I have just received news that the King of Qin is recruiting talents to serve in Tiance Mansion. Some people from the former Qin King's Mansion have been transferred to Shaanxi Province, and Qu Tutong has been appointed as Zuopushe, Shangshu of Daxingtai of Shaanxi Province.
Du Ruhui said with serious eyes.
Xue Shou said: "The current situation in the imperial court is like a raging fire cooking oil. One of the prince and the King of Qin must go. The King of Qin asked Qu Tutong to sit in Luoyang, just in case."
Li Zhiyun stood with his hands behind his back and muttered: "Recently, the second brother has not said much about government affairs. Obviously he does not want to continue to force the prince at this time. He is running Luoyang now, and he must be planning to keep it as a back-up, so he should not be underestimated.
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Xue Yuanjing said: "Your Highness, please forgive me for speaking frankly. It is better for the King of Qin to stay in Chang'an than to sit in Luoyang. Once the King of Qin really goes to Luoyang to sit in power, it means a butcher's knife hanging above his head."
They never doubted King Qin's ability.
In Chang'an, we can still use the saints and princes to suppress King Qin. Once King Qin escapes and goes to Luoyang to take control, things will become very troublesome.
"You are right." Li Zhiyun nodded and said: "It is indeed beneficial for us to have King Qin stay in Chang'an, but now we are not his opponents, so we don't need to worry so much."