Three days later, at the foot of the deserted Qingliang Mountain, three men in simple clothes suddenly arrived.
Ying'er and Lian'er were preparing lunch. They were surprised when they saw the visitor. When they looked carefully, they were surprised and happy.
The person who came was none other than Li Shimin, the contemporary emperor who had newly ascended the throne. He was dressed in simple plain clothes, but he could not hide his nobility. Following him on the left and right sides were his right-hand man Fang Xuanling and his uncle Sun Wuji.
"Your Majesty, this servant will report to the Second Young Master right now."
Everyone knows about Li Shimin's ascension to the throne, but no one knows that he will come here at this time.
"No, what are Tai'er doing now?"
"When I return to the emperor, he is listening to Mr. Wei's lecture."
"Oh, this is something new. You all stay here and don't move. I'll go take a look."
After Li Shimin finished speaking, he walked towards a fairly well-built house. As soon as he reached the door, Li Tai walked out of it, knelt down on his knees and said, "My son, please see your father!"
Li Shimin was shocked and asked: "How did you know I was coming?"
"Father, Mr. Wei arrived last night and asked his ministers to come out to greet the emperor."
Li Shimin laughed and said: "Not to mention, this Wei Zheng is really not simple, what about others?"
Li Tai quickly stood up and said: "Inside."
"He's so arrogant. He knew I was coming but didn't come to greet him? Isn't it just a show?"
After saying that, he crossed the threshold and entered the house.
Is there anyone in the house?
Li Tai also followed him into the room and said to himself: "It's strange that you don't see anyone even though you are so good at kung fu. Mr. Wei, Mr. Wei? My father is here."
No one answered at all, and even his wife Du Shi was missing.
"What does he mean? Does he look down on me, the emperor of the dynasty?"
Li Shimin's face was gloomy and he looked around, feeling a trace of guilt in his heart.
The furnishings in the room were simple. A table was obtained from someone’s home, and the chairs were shabby and old. He took Li Tai’s hand and said, “The environment here is so difficult, how can we get used to it?”
?"
Is he really a kind father?
Since he loves him so much, why would he grant him the title of prince?
Li Tai was thinking in his heart, but said: "It's nice here. It's far away from the bustling city. You can calm down and concentrate on studying. Father, I have read a lot of books with Mr. Wei."
"He taught you lessons?"
"Yes, but I don't know why he refuses to accept me as his student."
Li Shimin shook his head and said helplessly: "He will never be able to jump over this hurdle. Although I am a gentleman and a courtier once, I cherish my talents as much as my life, so why should he?"
Li Tai lost no time in asking: "Father, how is the queen mother? Does she miss her child?"
"Of course, she asked me to take you back to the palace."
"My father came to pick up the child in person. The child is very flattered. Father, I will pack my things right now. I also miss my mother's closeness."
Li Shimin nodded and said: "Okay, but Wei Zheng, a strong ass, can figure out that I am coming here today, doesn't he understand the purpose of my coming?"
"Of course you know. He said that in addition to taking me back to the palace, you also wanted to take him back with you."
Li Shimin was startled and broke into a cold sweat.
From this point of view, Wei Zheng is indeed a talent. He can even predict the future. It is a pity that Li Jiancheng did not take this kind of person seriously, otherwise how could he have anything to do with him?
"Really? Can he really count? He's quite a genius."
"Father, it's rare for him to be able to memorize all the melons on his back."
Li Shimin smiled slightly and said: "Such a person naturally has a big heart. But where will he go?"
"Father, he will definitely not go far away. Moreover, his quilt is too close, so he must not want to see you and hide."
"The land of the world, is it the land of the emperor, the people who lead the coast, is it the ministers of the king? He doesn't understand such a simple truth? He can hide from the first day of the lunar month, but he can hide from the fifteenth day? Tai'er, send someone to look for him. I can't see him today."
I really don’t want to leave.”
Li Tai hurriedly agreed and ordered several palace ladies to search nearby.
At this time, Ying'er brought Fang Xuanling's eldest son, Sun Wuji, in. Li Tai saw them one by one and mentioned Wei Zheng's avoidance. The two looked at each other and said, "This is too normal."
Li Shimin asked in confusion: "Why is this?"
Changsun Wuji said: "Your Majesty, when Dou Jiande was executed, he went to see him off as the prince Xima. Emperor Gaozu was furious at Long Yan. Now that Li Jiancheng is gone, he has changed his owner several times. How can he be embarrassed to see him?
And you?"
"Why is this necessary? It is common for dynasties to change and a country to change hands, not to mention people? Lian has always loved talents as much as life, and there are a large number of capable soldiers around him, but governance wizards like him are still very welcome
.”
"The emperor is famous for his talents, but he is Li Jiancheng's old subordinate. Those who were on duty with him in the East Palace Mansion fled to death. If he followed you, I'm afraid he would only leave a bad reputation. I know the scholars very well.
You don’t need anything else, but face is the most important thing.”
Li Shimin refused to agree and said: "How can humans be the same? Who am I, Li Shimin? A good bird chooses a tree to roost in. Only by following me can he maximize his talents. You don't have to persuade me. I'll see you today."
I will not return to the palace without him."
At this time, Lian'er came in from the outside and said: "Back to the emperor, we have searched all the nearby villages and said we have not seen him."
Li Tai slapped his head and said, "Father, I have a way to get him to see you."
Li Shimin was stunned for a moment and asked: "What can you do? You are not asking me to set fire to the mountain, are you? This is not possible."
"Father, I remember Mr. Wei said that he hopes you can worship the prince. If you do, he will definitely come out to see you."
"No."
The first person to express opposition was Xuanling.
"That's what I mean too."
Changsun Wuji Fuhe.
"Why is this? So what if I just pay homage to Li Jiancheng? I do it in the name of my younger brother, not in the name of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty."
Fang Xuanling said: "Your Majesty, although you are Li Jiancheng's younger brother, you are the emperor now. You used to be his younger brother, but now you are his emperor. The Xuanwumen incident left too many criticisms. You have to pay tribute to Li Jiancheng."
If you worship him, the world will definitely say that you feel guilty, and you will understand the implication even if I don't say it."
Li Shimin looked up to the sky and laughed and said: "No, you are all wrong. I am his younger brother first, and then the emperor of the Tang Dynasty. Tai'er, let's go and accompany my father to pay homage to your uncle."
Li Shimin thought about this matter for several days. The winner is the king and the loser is the bandit. The struggle between the living and the dead is too small. Just when he was wavering just now, Li Tai's words
Gave him determination.
What's the point of doing this just to get a talent? What's more, he really robbed him of his world.