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Sunset in the West Mountain, inside the Tai Chi Hall.

Li Shimin stretched his waist and looked at Changsun Wuji who was still reading the memorial beside him, and suddenly felt a little apology. These days, Changsun Wuji knelt several times. Although the two belonged to the monarch and ministers, it was not an abnormal behavior for Changsun Wuji to kneel down, Li Shimin actually never regarded Changsun Wuji as a minister. In his eyes, Changsun Wuji was more of a playmate who grew up with him in childhood and a hero who accompanied him to the supreme position. In the rage at that time, perhaps this feeling was ignored, but afterwards, he still felt a little sorry in his heart, especially when he saw Changsun Wuji working hard to share his worries, he felt a little mixed.

Li Shimin sat down, turned to Changsun Wuji, and suddenly said, "Super Ji, do you blame me?"

Changsun Wuji raised his head and looked at Li Shimin. Seeing his shameful expression, he suddenly smiled and said, "What did Your Majesty say? How can you blame Your Majesty for being a minister?"

"Then...whether the monarch and minister, do you blame me?"

The ability to make the emperor call himself "I" is enough to prove Changsun Wuji's status in Li Shimin's heart. Changsun Wuji was moved when he heard this title. He stared at Li Shimin for a while, stuttered for a moment, and said, "Subject...I," Changsun Wuji tried it, but he still dared not call Li Shimin's name like he did when he was a child. Even though Li Shimin had expressed his attitude that he could call him by his name directly, the monarch and the ministers were the monarch and the ministers could show good deeds, but the ministers could not ignore etiquette.

"I dare not blame Your Majesty, I am also wrong." Changsun Wuji sighed and said, "When I can't sleep late at night, I have also thought about the recent things. I do have some things that I can't help you. But please understand that I am carrying more than Changsun Wuji now, but sometimes I have to help myself."

Li Shimin nodded and said, "I can understand."

Suddenly, Changsun Wuji looked up and said, "But please believe that Changsun Wuji will never do anything that is unfavorable to Your Majesty. Changsun may be unfaithful to Your Majesty, but Changsun Wuji will always be loyal to Your Majesty."

Li Shimin smiled and said, "What are you doing when you say this? You are my uncle. Without you, I can't ascend to the throne. If I don't believe you, who else can I trust?"

Changsun Wuji opened his mouth, closed it again, and said nothing. However, Li Shimin understood what Changsun Wuji meant and smiled and said, "Do you say Li Mu?"

"I am ashamed."

"Li Mu!" Li Shimin suddenly sighed, looked up at the window, but didn't say anything for a long time. Suddenly, Li Shimin looked at Changsun Wuji and said, "Fuji, I tell you the truth, Li Mu, I can't see through him."

"Why did Your Majesty say this?"

"I really can't see through him." Li Shimin turned around, looked at Changsun Wuji, and said, "In history books, all kinds of imperial power and magic are nothing more than satisfying their selfish desires. Power, wine and sex are just like this. But Li Mu, I don't know what he wants. I don't seem to give him anything, but what he does is for me, for the people, for the country, and for the selfish interests."

"You said that most of the money he earned was spent on me in order to make money. You said he wanted to be famous? He made his reputation himself and failed. He said it was okay, but it seemed that there was no question. Besides, this reform, you said that this matter had something to do with him, and he had to do this! With this kid's intelligence, I don't believe that he would not think of the consequences."

"Is Your Majesty worried about Zhulu Hou?"

"I'm a little worried." Li Shimin smiled and said, "But I look forward to seeing him win another game, but I don't want to see him win again, because I'm afraid that one day, I will not be able to tolerate him."

This is arguably true, but Changsun Wuji understood it. Since ancient times, those who are so outstanding as ministers have always been difficult to accommodate the eyes of the monarch. Which monarch doesn’t like ministers who set off their own ministers? Who likes ministers who shine too much and cover up themselves?

"I... don't know how to judge."

Changsun Wuji wisely chose not to say it because he didn't know Li Shimin's true thoughts and couldn't guess it. If he said the wrong thing, he would be no one inside or outside.

"I didn't let you judge." Li Shimin smiled and changed the topic. He picked up the imperial edict he had just written and handed it to Changsun Wuji, saying, "This is a decree drawn up about revisioning the laws of the Tang Dynasty. You can take a look."

Changsun Wuji opened it and looked carefully, saying, "Your Majesty, are you really planning to push the Tang Dynasty's law back?"

"Yes, my intention has been decided." Li Shimin said seriously, "The laws of the Tang Dynasty basically inherit the laws of the previous dynasty. Although the demise of the previous dynasty in the second lifetime is not necessarily just a matter of the law, it must be investigated and careful. Although the revision of the laws of the Tang Dynasty consumes more manpower, it is also an opportunity for innovation. Therefore, I plan to do it as a major event, set up the Xiezhi Academy, let Wei Zheng be the president, gather well-educated scholars, and study the laws one by one. Even if it takes a year, I will do something."

"But Wei Zheng..."

Li Shimin smiled and said, "Don't he likes to be serious? I will let him be serious and fulfill his wishes."

Changsun Wuji was not inconvenient to say anything, so he nodded without expressing his opinion.

Li Shimin smiled and said, "Chong'er has made progress every time he has been in court these days, and he has also made any mistakes in the tribe against Wei Zheng. I, the uncle, are also very pleased. Changsun's family has Chong'er here, so there is no need to worry."

Changsun Wuji smiled bitterly and said, "Your Majesty, I really didn't teach him anything. I dare not deceive Your Majesty. My son hasn't been home much recently, and I don't know where he will be resting at night. Even if I want to talk to him for a few words, I have to rush to leave the court. I don't know what soup Li Mu has given him. I want to know some news from him, but I can't get a word out."

Li Shimin deeply felt the same and said, "Isn't that the same? Do you know about the prince?"

Changsun Wuji said in a daze, "What's wrong with the prince?"

"Crown Prince! Under the jurisdiction of the Jinyiwei of the Interior Ministry, he was incognito and was bullied by the hawkers... I was angry when I remembered it! I asked him back but couldn't call him back, saying that he had a task and had to complete it. Qingque was even more worried and ran to Luoyang. When the person arrived, I realized that Xin'er, were you angry? Wugui gave birth to three sons for me, but the ones who were not weaned were by my side and all ran away!"

Li Shimin became more and more angry as he spoke, saying, "These rebellious sons don't let me worry about it. I see that they are all extremely hopeful. One or two people don't look like a king. It seems that after a hundred years, this country will have to be handed over to the Zhinu!"

Changsun Wuji was so scared that his face was bloodless and he fell to the ground. "Your Majesty, you must not have the idea of ​​Yi Chu!"

Li Shimin helped Changsun Wuji up and said with a smile, "I am joking with you! Why are the auxiliary machine taking it seriously!"

Changsun Wuji took a breath, "Your Majesty, don't joke about this. I was scared to death, I was so scared..."

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