Datang: Just been appointed as the crown prince, the counterattack system is here

Chapter 11 Partnership [New Book Collection]

The world is hilarious, all come for profit.

Everyone in the world is benefiting.

No one will help you for no reason, Li Chengqian understands this.

If it was the 26-year-old deposed Crown Prince Li Chengqian, it would probably not be so easy to establish contact with Zhangsun Wuji, who had already become disloyal to him.

But if it were the 8-year-old him, it would actually be very simple, because Changsun Wuji had not yet found a replacement, that is, Li Zhi.

Based on this, Li Chengqian had full confidence and asked Zhangsun Wuji to help him return to the position of crown prince.

However, Changsun Wuji was a very smart man, and he would not take a big risk to help Li Chengqian.

Because at this time, the prince was at most an investment to him.

Unless there is something that makes him willing to take the risk.

For example, the position he always dreamed of as the head of all officials, the Shangshu Zuo Pushe.

As we all know, the head of all officials in the Tang Dynasty was originally the Shangshu Ling.

But because Li Shimin had served as Shangshu Ling, in order to avoid taboos, there were only Shangshu Zuo Pushe.

Although Emperor Taizong Li Yuan abdicated the throne to Li Shimin, his ministers were not completely replaced by Li Shimin's ministers.

Many important positions are still in the hands of Li Yuan's old ministers.

For example, the position of Shangshu You Pushe was in the hands of Feng Deyi, one of Li Yuan's old ministers.

Therefore, Li Chengqian helped Changsun Wuji through the history he was familiar with.

Although Changsun Wuji would still become the Right Prime Minister without Li Chengqian's help, at least he is not one now.

I believe that with Zhangsun Wuji's wisdom, he would definitely understand the meaning of "returning a favor".

Especially Li Chengqian's words "Don't forget me, your nephew" before leaving, which further illustrates that the relationship between the two is no longer just that of uncle and nephew, but a mutually beneficial cooperative relationship.

In this way, out of his own interests, Changsun Wuji would be interested in continuing to invest in Li Chengqian.

Otherwise, it would be too late by the time Li Zhi was born.

"I hope you won't let me down. I only have eight months left."

Watching Changsun Wuji leave in a hurry, Li Chengqian, hiding in the corner, prayed silently, then took out the water chestnut cake from the lunch box and took a bite.

I have to say that Empress Changsun’s cooking skills were really good.

Although there were few dishes in this era, there were many varieties of dim sum.

This soft pastry tastes like glutinous rice cake, sour and sweet, and very delicious.

"Well"

After finishing one, Li Chengqian saw that there was still one in the food box and hesitated whether to give it to the fat boy.

Although the fat boy often reported him, it was not worth it to quarrel with him just for breakfast.

"Well, a gentleman should be cautious when alone."

Li Chengqian smacked his lips, closed the lid of the lunch box, and then shouted in his mind: "System!"

[Congratulations to the host for going through countless hardships and difficulties to reconnect with Zhangsun Wuji and accelerate his return to the throne of Crown Prince. Do you want to claim the reward?]

The corner of Li Chengqian's mouth twitched, and he really wanted to ask when the 'untold hardships and difficulties' that the system mentioned happened.

But this was such a crappy system, he was too weak to complain, so he said, "Calculate the rewards."

"Oh!"

The food box in his hand suddenly sank and hit the ground, and Li Chengqian almost sprained his waist.

"No way"

Li Chengqian showed a surprised expression: "100 gold is so heavy? Didn't they say that gold in ancient times was not yellow gold? Is the system so honest?"

Thinking of this, Li Chengqian decisively opened the food box, and saw a large gold brick shining with golden light inside.

That’s right, it’s not gold bars, it’s big gold bricks.

According to Li Chengqian's estimate, a large gold brick probably weighed ten kilograms, according to the exchange rate in the ninth year of Wude.

Ten pounds of gold is approximately equal to one million coins.

hiss!
Li Chengqian took a deep breath and sighed, "I never thought I could get such a huge sum of money by completing a side quest. It really is a reward for a comeback!"

"but."

As he was speaking, he suddenly discovered another problem and frowned: "It seems that the fat boy's breakfast has been crushed by the gold bricks. What should we do?"

"Oh, forget it. He doesn't know what Empress Zhangsun made anyway. It's good enough that he has something to eat!"

After thinking about it, Li Chengqian decided not to think about this problem, then hid the big gold brick in the bottom compartment, carried the lunch box, and went to the school.

This school is called Juxian Hall, and it is located on the west side of the East Palace. It is a private school. Except for the princes and grandchildren, basically no outsiders come to attend classes.

The teacher who teaches the class is different every time. It is said that today's teacher is a great scholar named Kong Yingda.

Originally, Li Chengqian disliked his class the most, because his class contained nothing new except classics, history, and literature.

As for Tang poetry? Sorry, it's the early Tang Dynasty now. In the eyes of Confucius, poetry is similar to games in later generations. It can only be used for entertainment, not as a path.

So, every time in class, I would read the classics, history, and literature aloud with my head shaking, or recite them.

As for understanding? Sorry, you are still young. First read, then memorize, and then write. When you have mastered it, you will naturally understand it.

This, this, this.
Well, the top scholar in ancient times was awesome.

Sighing, Li Chengqian had unknowingly arrived at Juxian Hall.

At this time, the little fat man was sitting very straight in the front row, apparently polishing the article he wrote last night, ready to ask old man Kong for corrections.

"Qingque, mother asked me to bring you breakfast!"

While Old Man Kong had not yet officially started the class, Li Chengqian swaggered into the classroom, came to Qingque's desk, and placed the food box heavily on his desk.

There was a loud bang, which immediately attracted everyone's attention.

In fact, he didn't want to do this, mainly because the ten kilograms of gold were indeed a bit heavy.

As for hiding it, what if someone found it? So, he could only carry it with him.

However, Li Tai was interrupted by his actions, and his train of thought was instantly interrupted. He said in a displeased tone: "What are you doing, my royal brother?"

"Didn't I tell you that my mother asked me to bring you breakfast?"

"What breakfast? I don't want to eat it. Don't delay my studies!"

"Hey, you~"

Li Chengqian raised his eyebrows and was about to teach his younger brother a lesson.

At this time, a handsome boy who looked somewhat like Li Shimin ran over with a smile: "If Qingque doesn't eat it, can I? It's been a long time since I've eaten anything made by my mother!"

Li Chengqian was slightly stunned, and subconsciously looked in the direction of the voice, and instantly understood his identity.

Li Ke, the third son of Li Shimin, grandson of Emperor Yang of Sui, and Prince of Hanzhong.

"Oh, it's Brother Ke!"

"I've met the emperor brother!"

"Yes." Li Chengqian nodded, then smiled and said, "This is what my mother made for Qingque. If you want to eat it, you need his permission."

"Green Bird"

"Hey! Leave me alone, just eat if you want!"

"Hehe, I'm just hungry." Li Ke rubbed his hands with a smile, then reached out to open the lid of the food box, only to see a pool of soft white, sticky substance inside.

"This is."

"My mother's latest pastry is called Horseshoe Bling Bling Soft Pastry. Would you like to try it?"

"Uh"

Li Ke's mouth twitched, and then he closed the lid silently: "I'm suddenly not hungry anymore."

(End of this chapter)