Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

Under the altar.

Li Tai and Li Zhi, who were also wearing solemn sacrificial robes, looked at their father who was in high spirits on the altar, and both of them showed fanaticism on their faces.

Especially Li Tai, who was about to rebel, he clenched his fists and swore in his heart.

"After I ascend the throne, I will definitely come to Mount Tai to offer sacrifices to the gods!"

"My Fengshan ceremony must be more grand than the one held by my father!"

"Moreover, all my descendants who ascend the throne must come to Mount Tai to offer sacrifices to the gods!"

A total of four emperors of the Han Dynasty came to Mount Tai to offer sacrifices to heaven and earth. Li Tai felt that their Li royal family had done better than the Han Dynasty and that they should have more emperors come to offer sacrifices to heaven and earth.

Li Zhi, who stood side by side with Li Tai, also had the idea of offering sacrifices to the gods in his mind.

Li Zhi now has the support of his uncle Zhangsun Wuji, Zhongshu Shilang Yu Zhining, his wife's brother-in-law Zhongshu Sheren Liu Shi, Shangshu Youcheng Yuwen Jie and others. His mentality has undergone a drastic change compared to a year ago.

Especially in the past two years, his father showed him "The Emperor's Model", which further strengthened Li Zhi's idea of ​​competing for the crown prince.

After more than half an hour passed.

It was not until the sun gradually set that the first day's ceremony of worshiping the mountain god and offering sacrifices to the sky ended under the tired gaze of everyone.

When Li Shimin and the civil and military officials returned to the makeshift tents to rest, most of the old ministers had a simple meal and then went back to rest.

Inside Li Shimin's tent.

Li Shimin, who looked tired but energetic, turned to look at the obese Li Tai and asked with concern.

"Qingque, can your body handle it?"

"If you feel too tired, you should not participate in the ceremony of ascending Mount Tai to seal the Jade Seal tomorrow."

Li Tai was too fat. He would be out of breath even when walking on flat ground, let alone climbing the steep mountain roads of Mount Tai.

Moreover, today they are only offering sacrifices at the foot of the mountain, but tomorrow they have to climb to the top of the mountain to offer sacrifices to the Jade Master. This is not an easy task.

Li Tai thought of the majestic mountain road of Mount Tai, a trace of worry appeared on his face, and soon he spoke through gritted teeth.

"Father, the Fengshan ceremony is the most grand ceremony in the world. I also want to witness the whole process of it!"

Li Shimin nodded with a smile on his face, and then spoke softly.

"Qingque, if you are tired, let the guards carry you up on the sedan chair!"

"I want to climb to the top of Mount Tai by myself this time, and I also want to prove that I am not old yet."

Li Shimin is only 47 years old this year, younger than most of the civil and military officials in the court.

He had wanted to come to Mount Tai to offer sacrifices to the gods three times before, but had to put it on hold for various reasons. This might be his last time to come to Mount Tai to offer sacrifices to the gods, and he didn't want to leave any regrets.

Li Shimin's decision to climb Mount Tai on foot brought hardship to older people such as Li Jing, Yang Shidao, Yan Shigu and Tang Jian.

They saw that Emperor Li Shimin did not ride in a sedan chair, so they, the ministers, did not dare to ride in one either.

When Li Tai heard that he didn't have to climb up, he stood up excitedly and thanked him.

"Thank you, father, for your concern!"

Mount Tai is very high, and Li Tai did not dare to brag and insisted on climbing up step by step.

Maybe he died halfway up the mountain before he reached the top.

Li Shimin waved at him slightly, then turned to look at the young Li Zhi and spoke softly with the same concern.

"Zhi Nu, if you feel tired, you can also ride on the sedan chair with Qing Que."

Li Zhi stood up, patted his chest, and spoke like a child.

"Father, I am still young and I can definitely make it on my own."

"I think it is a rare opportunity to come to Mount Tai, and it is a very meaningful thing to measure the majesty of Mount Tai with your own feet."

When Li Shimin heard Li Zhi's remarks, a look of admiration immediately appeared on his face.

Because what Li Zhi said was exactly what he was thinking.

Li Shimin said with relief: "Zhi Nu, I am very pleased that you think so!"

"Since we, father and son, have the same idea, let's measure Mount Tai with our feet tomorrow!"

Li Zhi, who looked cowardly, suddenly showed excitement on his face after hearing his father's praise.

He quickly said, "Yes, sir!"

My uncle was right. What my father had in mind was to measure Mount Tai with his footsteps.

The reason why he could say such words was because his uncle secretly told him to do so. He didn't expect that he could make his father so happy.

When Li Tai saw his father praising his ninth brother Li Zhi with a look of satisfaction on his face, he couldn't help but frown slightly.

"When did my ninth brother become so good at talking?"

"Is there someone behind the scenes giving instructions?"

In Li Tai's impression, his ninth brother Li Zhi has always been a taciturn person, and he would not flatter his father.

But what Ninth Brother said just now didn't sound like something he would say.

After thinking about the people who came to Fengshan, Li Tai quickly set his sights on his uncle Changsun Wuji.

"Could it be that uncle is secretly supporting my ninth brother?"

Thinking of this result, Li Tai's heart trembled violently.

During the years when he and his elder brother Li Chengqian were competing for the throne, his uncle never expressed his attitude or position, neither supporting himself nor the crown prince.

Now seeing that his ninth brother Li Zhi was different from before, the sensitive Li Tai immediately realized this.

"Humph!"

"My uncle is so blind. He doesn't support me, but he actually wants to support my ninth brother!"

Li Tai snorted in his heart when he thought of his uncle's unwise choice.

Now everyone with a discerning eye knows that the only person capable of competing for the position of crown prince and emperor, apart from Crown Prince Li Chengqian, is the powerful King of Wei.

When Li Shimin saw that his beloved son Li Tai's face was changing from gloomy to happy, he asked with a smile on his face.

"Qingque, are you worried?"

Li Tai suddenly came back to reality from his thoughts, and he shook his head quickly and said.

"Father, I have nothing on my mind."

"I was just thinking, no matter how majestic and high Mount Tai is, it will be conquered by my father tomorrow and stepped on by his feet!"

It has to be said that when it comes to flattery, Li Zhi is far from being Li Tai's opponent.

When Li Shimin heard what Li Tai said, he laughed out loud.

"Hahaha~"

"Qingque is right. No matter how high Mount Tai is, I can still trample it under my feet!"

Under the flattery of his two legitimate sons, Li Tai and Li Zhi, Li Shimin would burst into excited laughter from time to time.

The father and his two sons chatted until late at night before going to rest.

...

The next day.

As soon as the sky was getting light, the huge Fengshan team began to climb to the top of Mount Tai.

The group walked and stopped for several hours before they finally reached the top of Mount Tai with pale faces.

"Huh~"

Li Shimin, with a pale face and sweaty forehead, was supported by two attendants and breathing heavily.

He said with emotion: "It is worthy of being Mount Tai, the Eastern Peak. The summit seems to be right in front of us, but we have been walking for a long time but have not reached the top yet!"

"Fortunately, hard work pays off, and I finally made it!"