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

Chapter 31 You Are Worse Than a Dog [New Book, Please Collect]

"Please don't be angry, my two concubines. Cheng Qian is still young and doesn't understand."

After Empress Changsun drove Li Chengqian away, she immediately apologized to Concubine Zhang and Concubine Yin De.

Concubine Zhang glanced at her and said,
"The ancients said, 'We must respectfully listen to our parents' teachings and obey their instructions.' If children are not well educated, it is likely that their parents are to blame."

"Yes, Chengqian is a child who lacks discipline!" This was the second time that Concubine Yin De was mocked by Li Chengqian for being old, and her face was full of indignation.

But when Empress Changsun heard the two people saying that Li Chengqian was not good, she suddenly frowned. How to discipline her children was her business. Why did she need outsiders to interfere?
"Well, where were we just talking about? Oh, yes, it's a new smell. The Queen can smell it. What's different about us today?"

Seeing Empress Changsun showing a rare expression of displeasure, Concubine Zhang quickly smiled and changed the subject.

Empress Changsun was slightly startled, then she leaned over and sniffed, immediately smelling a familiar scent. She couldn't help but ask, "Is it soap?"

"Haha, it seems the Queen is also a connoisseur!"

Concubine Zhang chuckled, then looked around and sighed, "Although it's the same place, it doesn't look like the Queen's bedroom at all."

"I like simple things and don't care about those things." Empress Changsun smiled politely.

"Erlang is the emperor now, and you are the queen. Even if you are not polite, you can't be so embarrassed!" Concubine Yin De interrupted.

"exactly!"

Concubine Zhang smiled and said, "You're talking about this soap. You can't even buy it outside, but every maid in our Da'an Palace uses it. What's this? It's royal quality!"

"Yes! This is the posture of conquering the world!"

"Emperor Yang of Sui only visited Jinyang Palace once every few years, but the royal palace was still well-maintained. Now that the Tang Dynasty has conquered the world, the people in the Empress's palace can't even afford soap."

"Wang Wang Wang!"

Before Concubine Zhang and Concubine Yin De could finish their complaints against Empress Changsun, Ping An, who was in Xiangling's arms, suddenly started barking, broke free from Xiangling's hand, and ran into Empress Changsun's arms with its tail in its mouth.

Although its speed was not fast, the fragrant breeze it brought filled the noses of Concubine Zhang and Concubine Yin.

"What does it smell like?"

Concubine Yin De asked subconsciously.

Concubine Zhang frowned, having a bad feeling.

Empress Changsun touched Ping An in her arms and said with a calm smile, "Xiangling just gave it a bath. Perhaps it smells like soap."

Boom!

When Concubine Zhang and Concubine Yin heard this, they felt as if struck by lightning. They were immediately filled with shame and wished they could find a hole in the ground to crawl into.

What kind of luxurious life is this? She actually uses soap to bathe her dog!?

Are we worse than a dog like you?!
It's too bullying!!

Originally they came to hold Empress Changsun accountable for cutting palace expenses, but now they didn't even have the nerve to ask and all left in shame.

the other side.

Zhangsun Wuji hurried to Li Chengqian and told him that Li Yi, the Prince of Yan, had rebelled. His Majesty Li Er ordered him to lead the army to attack Li Yi.

Although Changsun Wuji knew that this was a meritorious act for his promotion to Right Prime Minister, it was also his first time leading troops in battle, so he couldn't help but be nervous.

So, as soon as he received the notice from the Minister of War Du Ruhui, he ran to Li Chengqian without stopping, hoping that Li Chengqian would give him some advice.

If it were in the past, he would definitely look for Emperor Li II first, but now, the first person he thought of was his eldest nephew.

There's nothing I can do. My eldest nephew is even more talented than a child prodigy.

"Cheng Qian, why aren't you talking? I, your uncle, am about to go get the military orders!"

Seeing that Li Chengqian remained silent, Changsun Wuji hurriedly urged him.

Li Chengqian frowned, then said helplessly, "Uncle, I know you're anxious! But don't be anxious! Let me think about it!"

"Okay, okay, if you want, if you want, uncle is not in a hurry!" The thing that can make Cheng Qian ponder for so long must be dangerous and unpredictable. He can't urge him anymore, otherwise if he makes a mistake, all steps will go wrong, and that will be troublesome.

Changsun Wuji thought so.

After a while, Li Chengqian said seriously, "Li Yi is not easy to deal with. Uncle doesn't need to fight him to the death. Just stop him from joining forces with the Turks!"

"What if he allies with the Turks?"

"If that's the case, then my uncle is in great danger!"

"what?"

Zhang Sun Wuji was startled and said quickly, "What should uncle do then? Cheng Qian, my good nephew."

"Look at you, you're anxious again!"

"I"

Changsun Wuji opened his mouth, but hesitated to speak.

He was good at everything from civil administration to calculations, but he was really not good at fighting.

But Li Chengqian suddenly asked, "Uncle, do you know a man named Xue Wanche? If I ask you to choose him as your deputy general, will the emperor agree?"

"Xue Wanche?"

Zhang Sun Wuji was stunned for a moment, then waved his hands repeatedly: "No, no, he is an old subordinate of Li Yi. Although he has now surrendered to Your Majesty, he has helped the former Crown Prince before."

"Are you afraid, uncle, that he will turn to his old master?"

Li Chengqian interrupted Changsun Wuji.

"This"

Zhang Sun Wuji sighed hesitantly, "We have to be on guard against this, Cheng Qian!"

"Don't be on guard! He's not that unwise, otherwise he wouldn't have turned from evil to good."

Li Chengqian shook his head and continued, "This is the perfect opportunity for him to completely sever ties with the past. Besides, you and I know far less about Li Yi and Jingzhou than he does. Even Father probably doesn't know as much as he does. So, why didn't Uncle let him go?"

"But."

"Why doesn't uncle understand?"

Seeing Zhangsun Wuji's hesitation, Li Chengqian couldn't help but say with some dismay, "You're just a civil official. Why did my father trust you to quell the rebellion? It's because he trusts your vision! If you don't even have this much vision, how will you ever lead me, your nephew, in the future?"

"Take you flying?"

"Okay, let's not talk about that. Let's just say you chose a general like Yuchi Gong or Hou Junji as your deputy general. What would they think? Oh, they fight the battles, and you, Zhangsun Wuji, take the credit. Who would do such a job?"

"but."

As he spoke, Li Chengqian changed the subject and said meaningfully:
"Uncle, choose Xue Wanche. He will only work hard for you and maybe even train him to be one of our own in the future!"

"This"

Changsun Wuji's eyes lit up. If he couldn't understand this, he wouldn't be Changsun Wuji. His expression changed and he made a decisive decision:
"Every word Cheng Qian said makes sense. Uncle has no reason not to listen to you! Uncle will report to His Majesty right now and choose Xue Wanche as the deputy general!"

"it is good!"

Li Chengqian smiled brightly: "My nephew is waiting for my uncle's triumphant return in the palace!"

Upon hearing this, Changsun Wuji ran straight to Taiji Palace without saying a word.

Li Chengqian, who watched him leave, slowly put away his smile and murmured thoughtfully, "He is the most powerful general under Li Jiancheng. This kindness is better than abandoning the dark and joining the light!"

As he spoke, he suddenly remembered something and slapped his forehead: "I almost forgot, there is also a fierce general named Xue!"

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