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Chapter 1087 Father and Son (Part )

Li Xiang was shocked but speechless.

He was silent for a long time, but he could not deny that he was just repeating what others said, and he did not have the experience and knowledge to think deeply about the things behind these historical events. It must be said that the emperor's perspective on things was indeed different from others.

Li Xiang said solemnly, "Father, I understand. After I return to the East Palace, I will reread the history books from your perspective. However, if I were to choose, I would rather not be the Qin Shi Huang and Han Wudi who are famous throughout the ages."

"I wish that the Tang dynasty's foundation would last forever, and I am willing to work quietly for this legacy."

"Well, the elephant is very wise but appears foolish. This is very comforting to his father."

Li Yan's approval and affirmation meant that what he wanted was for Li Xiang not to be too ambitious and always think about doing big things, but to be down-to-earth and content with his lot.

Then he said, "In fact, your great-grandfather may seem mild-tempered and non-confrontational, but he is actually a truly wise man. Without his careful training and consideration of the overall situation, your royal grandfather would not be able to dominate the world and shock the world."

"Half of your great-grandfather's title of Heavenly Khan should be attributed to your great-great-grandfather."

"Xiang'er, you are now the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty, the future emperor. The foundation of the Tang Dynasty will sooner or later be passed into your hands. Sooner or later, you will shoulder the heavy responsibility of governing the country. Being the crown prince is your most important learning process. Do you know how to be a good crown prince?"

On the one hand, we have to impose some restrictions on Li Xiang, and on the other hand, we have to reassure him.

Li Yan thought that, in fact, Kangxi's crown prince Yinreng might not be unable to wait. After entering the Central Plains, from Shunzhi to Kangxi, they had done a very good job in educating their children and grandchildren. The daily homework was also very heavy, and the moral principles of the monarch and his subjects, and the relationship between father and son were deeply rooted in the hearts of the people.

Even though Yinreng hoped that Kangxi would die soon, he would not rush to do it himself.
If Kangxi felt insecure, he would have promoted his eldest son, the third son, the fourth son, the eighth son, the fourteenth son and other sons in order to check and balance his sons, which gave Yinreng a great sense of crisis.

These brothers were ambitious and covetous, ready to replace him at any time. He was extremely scared, so he panicked and made many mistakes.

If Kangxi could always firmly support Yinreng, weaken his power, and enhance his status, while not allowing other sons to threaten his position as crown prince, Yinreng would not have to live in fear and tread on thin ice all the time.

Without a sense of crisis, he could naturally wait patiently for the throne to fall upon him.

Therefore, while weakening restrictions, we must also unwaveringly foster support, and take a two-pronged approach, so that the situation can be stabilized and not get out of control.

"I don't know. I hope my father can teach me." Li Xiang was stunned. Hearing his father's expectations in person, he was delighted and excited at the same time. He quickly concentrated his energy, resisted the erosion of alcohol on his brain, and respectfully asked Li Yan for advice.

Of course, this was also because Li Yan saw that Li Xiang didn't have a high alcohol tolerance, so he didn't let him drink too much. Otherwise, after a few more drinks, Li Xiang would have fallen on the table.

Li Yan said calmly, "The most difficult job in the world is being the crown prince. It's easy to be a king, and it's easy to be a minister, but being a crown prince who is neither a king nor a minister, half a king and half a minister, is the most difficult position in the world. Countless crown princes who fell from the position of crown prince in history have proved this point."

"The previous crown prince Yang Yong and the current crown prince Li Jiancheng are both lessons for us."

Seeing Li Xiang's expression, which showed a look of fear, Li Yan sighed and said in a gentle tone: "I also came from the position of crown prince. I have the most say in how to be a good crown prince."

"If you want to do well in this position, Xiang'er, you only need to remember one thing."

Li Xiang stared at Li Yan nervously: "I am ignorant, please give me some advice, father."

"It's easy to be a good crown prince. You just need to keep a normal mind and don't take the position of crown prince too seriously."

Li Yan taught earnestly: "There are tens of millions of people and millions of households in this world. More than 90% of ordinary people are struggling to survive. They need to get up and work in the fields before dawn every day. The whole family, young and old, faces the loess and their backs are facing the sky."

"Under the scorching sun and snow, with sweat, blood and tears, we get some food from the land, give birth to children and support our families."

Li Xiang grew up in the East Palace and was spoiled. His relatives were all rich or noble. He had never seen the real life of ordinary people, and the only impression he had of them was from books.

Now, after hearing with my own ears the living conditions of ordinary people described by my father, I was somewhat skeptical and fell into deep thought for a while.

Li Yan continued, "You were born into a life of luxury, raised in the deep palace, served by palace maids and eunuchs. You have no idea what kind of life ordinary people in this world lead."

"You are lucky to be born into an imperial family. You don't have to worry about food and clothing for your whole life, let alone bow down for a stone of rice. What you are born with is something that ordinary people cannot get even if they live for ten generations."

"Being chosen as the crown prince and inheriting the Tang Empire in the future is the destiny that everyone wishes for!"

At this point, Li Yan changed the subject: "But these are not obtained by your own efforts, but by your birth and what I have given you. You are kind and righteous, so you shouldn't take these too seriously." "You should have a calm attitude towards this. If you get it, it's my luck, if you lose it, it's my fate, let everything take its course."

Li Yan smiled slightly: "If I am not mistaken, it should be your mother, your grandfather, or the people around you who persuaded you to come here today. They asked you to come to me to show your filial piety and please me in order to consolidate the position of the crown prince, right?"

"Uh"

Li Xiang did not expect that his father was so wise that he could guess his intentions at once and even infer his mother's attitude.

So he stood up with a red face, knelt on the ground and said: "Father, please understand. It was my mother who said that you review memorials until late at night every day, but I sleep in the East Palace. This is really against the filial piety of a son. That's why I was asked to accompany you."

"And learn some experience in governing the country, so as to relieve my father's worries."

"However, I also want to spend more time with you, so I came here on my own initiative. If you want to blame me, then punish me, and don't do it to anger me."

Li Yan helped Li Xiang up and said, "Your mother has good intentions. How can I blame her? I left Chang'an when your mother was only three months pregnant with you. I have been away for sixteen years and have not fulfilled my responsibilities as a father."

"You were raised by your mother. How can I blame her?"

"No, neither the Queen Mother nor I have ever blamed the Emperor."

Li Xiang said decisively, "I know that the Tang Dynasty was founded not long ago, and there were frequent internal and external troubles. The Turks invaded for years, and my grandfather personally went to the Wei River to confront Jie Li. As the crown prince, my father shared his worries and was loyal to the country. At the age of nine, he went to Luo Yi's army as a hostage."

"He risked his life to secure a good opportunity for the Tang Dynasty to defeat the enemy."

"Later, when he was only in his teens, he was sent as an envoy to the grasslands to gain opportunities for the Tang Dynasty to divide and disintegrate the Turks. He brought under control the forces of Tuli, Qibiheli and Yinan, laying a solid foundation for the victory of defeating the Turks in Dingxiang later."

"My father was dragged into the battlefield and injured. He was away from home for sixteen years and could not return to Beijing. In the face of the great cause of our country, if I continue to dwell on the trivialities of our family, I am unworthy of being a prince or grandson of the Tang Dynasty, let alone your son."

Seeing Li Xiang's excited and admiring look, Li Yan felt a little ashamed. But thinking about it, he seemed to be such a great man. He was the hostage, the bride, and he also conquered Liaodong and the Western Regions for the Tang Dynasty.

Without realizing it, he had accomplished a lot of merit in these matters, and he truly deserved the respect from his son.

Thinking of this, Li Yan straightened his back unconsciously. He thought that he was not just picking peaches. The healthy growth of the peach tree also depended on his hard work.

"There is no one in the world today who knows how to be a good prince better than me."

Seeing Li Xiang's humble attitude, Li Yan said sternly, "Xiang'er, don't take your status as the crown prince to heart, and don't let it blind you, trap you, and make you lose yourself."

"As long as you do your best, no one can take away this position."

Li Xiang looked puzzled, but Li Yan thought of Li Chengqian in the original play: "The more you value the position of crown prince, the more you want to have it, and the more you fear losing it, you will use all means to maintain and consolidate it. The people around you will also help you make plans and help you keep your position as crown prince by any means necessary."

"If you are too concerned about gain and loss, everything you do will go wrong and nothing you do will be right."

"Eventually, your behavior will cause you to move further and further away from this position. The final result is that the more you covet something, the further away you will be from it; when you don't care, it will quietly wait for you there."

Seeing his son's confused look, Li Yan patted his shoulder and said earnestly: "Remember my words, you must know how to cherish and be content. You are very happy now, and you have got enough."

"Work hard and be a decent person, and leave the rest to God."

Li Yan knew that this would not work under normal circumstances. This was not an ordinary life, this was the power center of the Tang Dynasty, full of intrigues and life-and-death struggles, and everyone would be involuntarily involved.

But specifically speaking of himself, if Li Xiang can do all these, he can naturally live a happy life.

There are some responsibilities that he will never have to bear.

Thinking of this, Li Yan's heart moved. In fact, he could try his best to train his son. Even if he might not be the heir to the throne, as a prince, if he was trained well, he could also share a lot of government affairs for him.

(End of this chapter)