Although Li Chengqian was the prince and looked noble, in fact, he had no rights.
Perhaps because of his own experience, Li Shimin has been guarding against Li Chengqian.
Dong Gong Liu led more than 10,000 people, but the most Li Chengqian could mobilize was only 2,000 people.
No one knows how many of them are confidants arranged by Li Shimin.
Li Shimin arranged for him many famous teachers, including Li Gang, Lu Deming, Kong Yingda, Yu Zhining, Du Zhenglun and Wei Zheng.
Just by looking at these names, you can feel that Li Shimin attaches great importance to Li Chengqian.
Li Gang once taught the former Sui Prince Yang Yong and the Yin Prince Li Jiancheng.
Lu Deming was one of the eighteen bachelors of the Qin Dynasty. He was a great Confucian of the generation. Although his reputation was not well known in history, his knowledge cannot be denied.
Needless to say, Kong Yingda, a descendant of Confucius, was also a great Confucian.
Yu Zhining, Du Zhenglun, and Wei Zheng are all famous officials who have left their names in history.
A great scholar and a good minister, from this point of view, everyone will feel that Li Shimin loves Li Chengqian very much.
But Fang Xuanling understood that Li Shimin was on guard against Li Chengqian.
These people have one thing in common, that is, they have no rights.
I won’t talk about Li Gang, Lu Deming, and Kong Yingda.
Although both Yu Zhining and Du Zhenglun held high positions during the Gaozong period, Yu Zhining even served as prime minister.
But during Li Shimin's period, their positions were not high.
Among Li Chengqian's teachers, the one with the highest official position was Wei Zheng.
But Wei Zheng's temper was like a stone in a latrine, and it was impossible to help Li Chengqian.
The ministers in the DPRK are all fine people. If Li Shimin does this, who would dare to get close to Li Chengqian?
Fang Xuanling is already over fifty, so who will be the heir apparent has little to do with him.
He did not think that he would die behind Li Shimin.
As for his sons, he knew them very well. The eldest was old-fashioned and the second was honest. Although they were not dandies, he himself did not believe in their talents.
Li Shimin stared at Fang Xuanling and said, "Xuanling, have we, the monarch and his ministers, begun to have a relationship?"
Fang Xuanling stood up quickly and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, I am scared!"
Li Shimin waved his hand and said: "Sit down. They say that the emperor is a lonely man. I have realized it today. When we were in the Qin Palace, you and Ruhui made suggestions for me and dared to say anything. Now that I have become the emperor,
Now that you have become prime minister, can I not even hear a word of truth from you?"
"His Majesty."
Fang Xuanling thought of how Li Shimin treated him with great courtesy when he first took refuge with Li Shimin.
In order to repay Li Shimin's kindness, he tried his best to plan for Li Shimin.
Thinking of those past events, it seemed like yesterday, and Fang Xuanling felt nostalgic for a while.
Li Shimin looked at Fang Xuanling with burning eyes and said, "Tell me, what do you think of Cheng Qian?"
Fang Xuanling sighed inwardly, knowing that he could not escape.
"Your Majesty, the prince is talented and intelligent. There will be no problem in keeping the Tang Dynasty strong." Fang Xuanling wanted to say that because of the influence of the Xuanwu Sect, Li Chengqian was the best choice to inherit the throne.
But he thought about it and finally didn't say it.
Li Shimin nodded and said: "Xuanling, I asked you to teach Gao Ming, are you willing to go?"
"Your Majesty!" Fang Xuanling looked at Li Shimin with a shocked face.
who is he?
He is Shangshu Zuopushe, Prime Minister of the Tang Dynasty.
In ancient times, the left was respected. It is not an exaggeration to say that one person is inferior to ten thousand people.
Li Shimin said: "Gao Ming is not young anymore, and it's time to officially start learning to deal with political affairs. Xuanling, you are experienced in dealing with things. No one is more suitable to teach Gao Ming than you. The most important thing is that I believe in you."
The last sentence can be understood as having two meanings.
The first meaning is that Li Shimin believed that Fang Xuanling could teach Li Chengqian well.
Another meaning is that Li Shimin believed in Fang Xuanling, and even if Li Chengqian wanted to rebel, Fang Xuanling would not help him.
Fang Xuanling understood that Li Shimin had the second intention.
"Your Majesty, I am busy with things and I am afraid that I will delay the prince." Fang Xuanling refused.
Being a teacher to the prince, and when the prince ascends the throne, he will become the emperor's teacher, which can be described as a supreme honor.
But Fang Xuanling knew the dangers inside. Although Li Shimin seemed to have no intention of saving money now, who could tell in the future?
"This matter is settled." Li Shimin said without any doubt.
"Your Majesty!" Fang Xuanling wanted to refuse, but seeing Li Shimin's expression, he finally said: "I obey your decree!"
Li Shimin pondered for a while and asked, "I remember your second son's name is Fang Yiai, right?"
"I'm fourteen, not too young. It's time to get married. Has the marriage been decided?" Li Shimin asked.
Fang Xuanling seemed to understand Li Shimin's plan and said: "Back to Your Majesty, not yet."
"I have a daughter named Yuzhang. She is thirteen years old this year. She is gentle, courteous, and thrifty. I intend to call my beloved wife to be my consort. What do you think?" Li Shimin said.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Fang Xuanling bowed and saluted.
Not to mention that he had no intention of refusing, even if he had the idea, he would not dare.
…
When Lin Xuan was almost impatient with waiting, a young eunuch led a charming young woman about thirty years old in.
"I have met the Marquis, and this Du Sanniang is the person the Marquis wants," the young eunuch said.
Lin Xuan never expected that the makeup expert he wanted would be a beautiful young woman.
"I've met Lord Marquis." Du Sanniang said a long blessing.
Lin Xuan waved his hand and said: "Without courtesy, I have something I need you to help me with."
"Your Majesty, you're too polite. Just give me your instructions," Du Sanniang said.
Lin Xuan looked at the little eunuch. The little eunuch understood and said, "Master Marquis, you guys said, I'll have the afternoon first."
Lin Xuan nodded, and after the little eunuch left, he said, "Du Sanniang, can I believe you?"
Du Sanniang smiled and said: "Master Marquis, words are very important to us. I have no control over what the Marquis wants to do, and I won't ask any questions. I just follow the prince's orders and obey the Marquis's instructions."
"I wonder if you can make a person look like another person without revealing any flaws?" Lin Xuan asked.
Du Sanniang covered her mouth and smiled softly: "Master Hou, this is my cooking skill, so there is no problem."
"There is no problem with Fusang people?" Lin Xuan asked.
Du Sanniang was stunned and said: "No problem, but I don't know much about Fusang people. I need to wait until I understand them."
"Do you need my help?" Lin Xuan asked.
Du Sanniang shook her head and said: "No need, didn't Fusang's envoy come to Chang'an? I can just observe and observe in secret. However, I can only put on makeup to look different. The movement habits of foreign races are different from those of the Tang Dynasty. This
It can’t be done with makeup.”
"I understand this, how long do you need?" Lin Xuan asked.
Du Sanniang thought for a while and said, "Two days."
Lin Xuan nodded and said: "Then I will go back first. You will come to the Lin family in Zhouzhuang outside Chang'an City in two days."
He originally wanted to find someone, so he took him back.
But he really didn't dare to bring such a beautiful woman home.
"Yes." Du Sanniang responded.
When Lin Xuan left the East Palace, Du Sanniang still appeared in his mind.
It is true that a beautiful young woman like Du Sanniang is too tempting for a man of his age.
Lin Xuan shook his head, not daring to think about it.
He maliciously speculated in his heart: "Isn't this the one Li Chengqian raised in the golden house?"