Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

The Luoyang Palace is not big. In addition to the main hall, Mingtang Hall, there are three other large halls, namely Qianyang Hall, Zhenguan Hall and Huiyou Hall, as well as a number of side halls.

In addition to Li Shimin, Li Tai and Li Zhi, there were also a large group of civil and military officials in the palace, including Changsun Wuji, Li Jing, Li Ji and Yuchi Gong.

If you talk nonsense at this time, it will easily spread.

Li Chengqian also knew that there were many people in the Luoyang Palace now, so he curled his lips and didn't say much.

Just as Li Chengqian and Du He were strolling in the Mingtang Hall, Li Shimin was also chatting with his beloved son Li Tai in the backyard of the palace.

Li Shimin looked at his smiling son in front of him, his heart filled with complicated feelings.

After a moment of silence.

Li Shimin asked with a smile: "Qingque, how is your time in Xiangzhou?"

"Have you encountered any problems that you need your father's help to solve?"

Li Tai shook his head slightly, then clasped his fists and saluted respectfully.

"Thank you for your concern, father. Xiangzhou is under the administration of Du Chuke, so I don't need to worry too much."

"During this period, I have been free and have been discussing literature with Xiao Deyan, Gu Yin, Jiang Yaqing, Xie Yan and other scholars from the Literature Academy. I have also written three volumes of anthology."

When Li Shimin heard that his beloved son had written three volumes of essays, curiosity immediately showed on his face.

"I didn't expect Qingque to publish a new collection of essays!"

"You can bring the collection with you, and show it to Father!"

Among his many sons, Qingque is the most talented.

Qingque was not only good at literature, but also skilled in cursive and official scripts, and had considerable attainments in painting.

The men in their Li family were all good at riding and shooting. Unexpectedly, they also produced a literary master like Qingque. Li Shimin often brought him out to show off in front of a group of civil officials.

Li Tai, who was well prepared, immediately took out three volumes of books from his wide sleeves and presented them respectfully.

"Father, this is my humble book. Please give me your comments."

Li Shimin quickly took the collection of essays and then looked at it seriously.

After watching for a while, a look of joy appeared on Li Shimin's majestic face.

Half a quarter of an hour later.

"it is good!"

“It’s so well written!”

"Qingque is indeed my beloved son. These three volumes of his collection are like a treasure!"

Li Shimin looked at the contents of the book with great interest and praised it loudly without reservation.

When Li Tai heard his father praising him as a talented child, excitement appeared on his chubby face.

He smiled and said, "Father, I plan to write 20 volumes of my collection of essays. I will send someone to give it to you after I finish each volume."

Li Shimin smiled and nodded.

He carefully looked at the collection in his hand for a moment, then gently put it down and spoke to Li Tai in a deep and meaningful voice.

"Qingque, I hope you can calm down and continue to study literature. This is my deepest expectation for you."

"When I hand over the country to your elder brother, I will study literature with you."

Just when Li Tai was stunned, Li Shimin continued to talk a lot.

It is not difficult to hear from his words that he hopes Li Tai will be a King of Peace and Happiness and stay honestly in his fiefdom.

"Quack."

Li Tai's heart skipped a beat.

Although his father's words were full of concern for him, Li Tai heard a warning in them.

Although Li Tai was forcing a smile on his face, his heart was already in turmoil, and even his body could not help but tremble.

"really!"

"Father knows what I am going to do!"

When the grand court meeting was held in Yuanzheng, that old man Yuan Tiangang said that the Purple Star appeared in Xiangzhou, and now his father expected him to become a King of Peace and Happiness.

The result is self-evident. The emperor already knew that he wanted to rebel and was deliberately trying to crack him down.

Although Li Tai was frightened, he did not change his mind.

Because he has now contacted all major forces and is intensively preparing for a rebellion, it is impossible to turn back.

Once he stops plotting rebellion, the Jingzhao Du family, the Jingzhao Wei family, the Boling Cui family, Zhang Liang and others will leave him in an instant.

If he wants to rebel and ascend the throne again in the future, it will be just wishful thinking.

Thinking of this, Li Tai, who was originally a little afraid of his father's power, became determined.

The bright smile continued on Li Tai's face as he whispered in response obediently.

"I will obey your father's instructions."

"Father, please rest assured. Not only will I continue to study literature, but I will also manage our Li family well!"

Li Shimin's deep gaze stayed on Li Tai for a moment, and then he nodded with a look of satisfaction.

Then the father and son talked about recent events until the starry night, and Li Tai dragged his tired body away.

In the bedroom.

Li Shimin looked in the direction of the door, staring blankly at the stars in the sky. After a long time, he murmured in a low voice.

"Qingque, I have already used the Purple Star and the Seven Killing Stars to warn you. I hope you can stop before it is too late!"

"You are my most beloved son, you must not let me down!"

Two years ago, Prince of Qi Li You made trouble in Qizhou. Li Shimin also wrote many letters to warn Li You, hoping that he would not be stubborn and make mistakes again.

But the result was not what he wanted. Li You, the audacious fool, was instigated by Yin Hongzhi and others and embarked on the path of rebellion.

Li Shimin sighed for a while, and then continued to read the three-volume collection of essays written by his beloved son Li Tai, his eyes full of love.

...

The next day.

noon.

Outside the East Gate of Luoyang.

Li Chengqian, Du He, Yu Zhining, Niu Jinda, Zhang Liang and others stood at the gate and watched the team go away quietly.

It was not until the team completely disappeared at the end of the official road that Li Chengqian, who was riding on the sedan chair, waved his hand and gave orders.

"Let's go back!"

The people standing behind Li Chengqian bowed respectfully.

"promise!"

Before turning around and leaving, Du He glanced at Zhang Liang not far away and found that his whole temperament was different from before.

Du He couldn't tell what the specific differences were.

After everyone followed Li Chengqian back to the Mingtang Hall of Luoyang Palace, Li Chengqian, sitting high on the imperial platform, gave orders to the ministers on both sides of the hall.

"Everyone, from now on, at the beginning of the morning hour, you will all come to the Mingtang Hall to hold a court meeting. If you have any questions, you can discuss them at the court meeting."

"It's getting late now, so you should all go down and do your work according to your respective duties."

The Crown Prince who was in charge of the state led the team of the Eastern Palace, such as the Eastern Palace's Zhanshifu which exercised the power of the Shangshu Province, the Zuochunfang which exercised the power of the Menxia Province, and the Youchunfang which exercised the power of the Zhongshu Province.

At present, the officials of Zhanshifu, Zuochunfang and Youchunfang are all concurrently officials of Shangshusheng, Menxiasheng and Zhongshusheng, so they have no problem handling state affairs.

Du He, Chu Suiliang, Yu Zhining, Zhang Xuansu, Linghu Defeng, Zhao Hongzhi and others stood up together and bowed respectfully to Li Chengqian.

"I will take my leave first."