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

Chapter 12 Brothers' Thoughts [New Book, Please Collect]

Horseshoe Bling Bling soft pastry?
What the hell is this pastry?

Li Ke was immediately disgusted by the style of the pastry.

But Li Tai suddenly became interested: "Royal brother said this is the latest pastry developed by mother?"

"Yes, it was developed specially for you!" Li Chengqian looked at Li Tai with a smile.

Li Tai was stunned for a moment, regretting not eating, but soon felt something was wrong. He turned to look at Li Ke and said, "Brother Ke, why are you suddenly not hungry?"

"Uh this"

Li Ke was embarrassed, not knowing how to explain. Suddenly, he saw Kong Yingda walking into the classroom and hurriedly said, "The teacher is here! We can't eat anymore!"

After saying that, he fled back to his seat.

When Li Tai heard that Kong Yingda was coming, he quickly straightened his body as if nothing had happened.

Only Li Chengqian looked at Li Ke with a half-smile. Seeing this, the latter didn't dare to look him in the eye.

In fact, he saw through Li Ke's little thoughts at a glance.

Because of Li Shimin's love for him, Li Ke was treated almost the same as his brothers Li Chengqian in the Prince of Qin's Palace.

This gives people an illusion: Will Li Ke become Li Shimin's successor?
If Li Shimin had not become emperor, Li Ke would not have had to think about this. After all, there was not much difference between the hereditary King of Qin and the Prince of a County. But after Li Shimin became emperor, the difference increased exponentially.

This is not the difference between the hereditary King of Qin and the Prince of a County.

This has something to do with the throne.

Perhaps other princes have not realized this, but as the grandson of Emperor Yang of Sui, he is well aware of the difference.

After all, his mother, Concubine Yang, had witnessed many struggles for imperial power.

Therefore, his approach just now was actually a gesture of goodwill.

However, this little trick is useless. The Li Chengqian brothers have never regarded anyone other than themselves as an opponent.

Although Li Ke was indeed considered as the successor by Li Shimin, that was after his brothers were deposed. Seeing that Li Zhi was cowardly by nature, he came up with the idea of ​​enthroning Li Ke.

If his brothers had not been deposed, not only him, but even Li Zhi would have had to stand aside.

"It seems that the precocious child is not only the little fat boy, but also the future King of Shu!"

Li Chengqian smiled faintly in his heart, then glanced at the other people in the school. He was not targeting anyone, as all those present were his younger brothers.

"Cough cough!"

Seeing that Li Chengqian was still standing there without knowing etiquette after he entered the school, Kong Yingda couldn't help coughing twice and showing an unhappy expression.

"Brother Huang, why are you still standing there? The teacher is here, come and sit with me!"

Just as Kong Yingda showed an unhappy expression, a thin-looking boy who did not look like Li Shimin was whispering a reminder to Li Chengqian.

Li Chengqian was stunned for a moment and thought to himself, even my own brother is not so kind, who could be so kind, so he looked in the direction of the voice.

I immediately understood his identity.

Li You, the fifth son of Li Shimin, had a maternal grandfather named Yin Shishi, who was known as the "gravedigger of the Li Tang Dynasty."

When he was in the Prince of Qin's Palace, he was greatly influenced by his grandfather. He did not have a high status and a weak presence, but he liked to hang around Li Chengqian all day long, like a little follower.

"hehe."

Li Chengqian smiled and thought to himself, what a coincidence, the rebellious partners met again after eighteen years.

But I won't sit with you this time.

Li Chengqian just turned sideways and sat next to Li Tai.

“???” Li Tai’s face was full of question marks, thinking to himself, what the hell are you doing!

But because Kong Yingda was not far away, he did not express his dissatisfaction.

Soon, Old Man Kong began to teach. Perhaps influenced by Li Shimin's "learning from history", the teacher who taught the princes often told them stories from "Records of the Grand Historian".

The story we are going to talk about this time is "Chu Cai Jin Yong".

The story takes place during the Warring States Period. King Gong of Chu ascended the throne at a young age, and his minister Zi Zhong ruled the country dictatorially, causing chaos. The minister Shen Gong Wu Chen fled to the state of Jin and became a counselor, indirectly leading to the complete failure of the struggle for hegemony between Chu and Jin.

From this story, Confucius extended many Confucian ideas, most of which were about loyalty to the emperor and patriotism. Li Chengqian felt drowsy after listening to it, and he could not help but support his chin with one hand, preparing to go and greet Zhou Gong.

As for Old Man Kong, he simply ignored him.

He had also heard about Li Chengqian's request to depose the crown prince, and felt that this crown prince with the shortest lifespan in history was truly beyond help.

It would be difficult to achieve anything great if you just give up such a good opportunity.

On the contrary, Li Chengqian's younger brother Li Tai looked like a teachable boy.

"Royal brother? Royal brother!"

Suddenly someone stopped Li Chengqian from greeting Zhou Gong. When Li Chengqian came to his senses, he looked forward and found that Li You had sat in front of him.

"I heard that after my brother was appointed Crown Prince, he asked Father to depose him. Why is that?"

Li You asked with a puzzled look on his face.

Li Chengqian knew that this kid actually knew nothing and he was asking this question on behalf of his mother, Concubine Yin.

In Li Chengqian's past memories, Li You often asked him about Emperor Li II and Empress Zhangsun.

Perhaps because he was not very close to his younger brother, Li Chengqian attached great importance to his younger brother Li You and often told him some unknown secrets.

But now, Li Chengqian's mind is no longer that of the eight-year-old Li Chengqian. He has already understood the power of the Yin Concubine behind Li You. It can be said that Li You's rebellion was largely due to the influence of the Yin Concubine.

It's like, if you grew up hearing your mother say that your father and we are enemies, what would you think? Would your body and mind be healthy?

Therefore, Li Chengqian felt quite sympathetic towards Li You, but still answered his question: "There is no other reason, I am just not interested in the position of Crown Prince. Anyway, no matter how hard we try, we will never surpass our father!"

"Yeah, that makes sense."

Li You nodded, seemingly understanding. Just as he was about to continue questioning, he heard Li Tai snort coldly, "If the emperor knew that my brother was so unmotivated, he would probably be whipped!"

"Heh, you're so ambitious, why haven't you been made Crown Prince by our father?"

Before Li Chengqian could say anything, Li You mocked Li Tai in a clever way.

Li Tai frowned immediately: "We are brothers talking, how can you interrupt?"

"Aren't we brothers?" Li You retorted.

Li Tai was speechless, but unwilling to give in, he immediately complained to Kong Yingda: "Teacher, Li You changed seats in class!"

"Ok?"

Kong Yingda, who was explaining Confucianism to his students with his back to them, was slightly startled. He immediately turned around and shouted, "Stretch out your hands!"

"No, Master Kong, I..."

"Hands out!"

Old man Kong could ignore Li Chengqian, but he would not ignore Li You. He just walked over with a ruler in his hand.

Li You was terrified and quickly looked at Li Chengqian: "Brother, save me!"

"Hey!"

Li Chengqian raised his hand to support his forehead and couldn't help sighing, "My stupid brother, how can you be a match for the little fat guy, the 'snitch'."

However, since we have rebelled together, I will help you this time.

"Master Kong! My brother Li Tai has a brilliant idea. Do you dare to challenge him?"

(End of this chapter)