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Li Chengqian widened his eyes: "Brother means, can I become a handsome talent like General Li Jing?"

"There is nothing difficult in the world. I am afraid of those who are determined. If you have perseverance, what can you do? The so-called talent is just about sooner or later." Li Mu boasted seriously: "Just like your elder brother, I am talented and talented, and I can understand something in just one day. If you are stupid, you can't do it for a month? If you can't do it for a month, it's always OK for a year. That's the reason."

In front of the emperor, he said that the prince was stupid. From ancient times to the present, Li Mu was probably the only one. But what he was telling the truth was a bit heartbreaking. Li Shimin glanced at his stupid son and was still having fun there, as if this was not a sarcasm, but an encouragement, and he felt unbearable to look at him.

Thoughts turned around in his mind, and Li Shimin also realized the importance of this matter. He thought about it for a while and said, "I won't talk about this matter for now. Go back and write a memorial and discuss it carefully after the ceremony."

Li Mu's most annoying thing was writing a memorial and discussing: "Your Majesty, can you not write a memorial? I have a lot of things to do this day, so I don't have the time to write a memorial? I can't wait for the ceremony to talk about it, I will remember."

"If you ask you to write, you will write. Do you remember it, does the historian remember it?"

After Li Shimin said this, he drove Li Mu away, which made him puzzled. When doing something, he always wanted the historian to remember it. What's the use? In Li Mu's mind, the historian cannot say it's useless, but it's not very useful. Since ancient times, he has been practicing the history of the previous dynasty. Just imagine that the enemy can still have good history? It's not that he has practiced, destroyed, and created it. The real history is preserved without any pain. The reason is very simple. If the previous dynasty is so good, what is this dynasty?

Li Mu was originally a butterfly that had traveled through time. His initial idea was just a lifetime of wealth. If it were not necessary, he would not want to point fingers at this world. Every step he took was that the situation had come here, and he had no choice. Just like when he was in the Western Regions, he was in a desperate situation. If gunpowder had not blown up the pass, the Tang Dynasty might have been put under the city by the Western Turkic troops, so he could only do that.

But when you think about it carefully, when things develop to this point, they are all ripples caused by the butterfly flapping their wings. And he is that butterfly, so he has no right to complain about all the cause and effect, and can only accept, face and welcome them.

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"Brother, will your father agree to this? Do you really want to set up a school for me? Let General Li Jing and others teach military tactics?" Li Chengqian followed behind Li Mu's butt, looking like he couldn't hold two taels of spice oil in his belly: "Isn't it a bit extravagant? Brother, I didn't think so much, I just thought about it and I could be promoted little by little."

"Ha," Li Mu glanced at him and said, "Are you stupid in the Urban Management Brigade? You are the prince, what does the prince know? The crown prince of the country, the future emperor, where is the army? You can't imagine the suffering there. It angered Shangguan, punches and kicks are common. Who can treat you like soldiers? Who dares to treat you like this? Do you want your head?"

"I understand this." Li Chengqian walked around Li Mu and stopped him, saying, "But I can hide my name. When I was in the Urban Management Brigade--"

"Look, I'll say you're stupid." Li Mu shook his head and pulled him aside: "The Urban Management Brigade is in the city, and Chang'an City is the capital of the country. What big things can the country have? The biggest thing is that a few rascals and rogues are fists and kicks. If they don't help, they will use a kitchen knife, including a patrol team of the urban management, as well as Wuhou, a yamen runner of Chang'an and Wannian counties, and a city gate captain who patrols the streets twice a day. As long as you are not a fool, you will have no worries about your life."

"But it's different in the army. Even if it's not a border army, the Zhechong Mansion in the heart of the Central Plains will still be responsible for eliminating the bandits in the country. If you attack with real swords and guns, you will still be incognito. What if you are injured by a trap?"

Li Chengqian was stunned and suddenly said angrily: "Didn't my brother say that I want me to gallop across the grassland? Is this all lies?"

"How can this be a lie?" Li Mu calmly patted Li Chengqian on the shoulder and said, "As long as you can prove yourself, not a child in the cradle, but a general who can fight on horseback, you can gallop across the grassland. Young man, don't worry, Your Majesty is amazing and he is only fifteen years old. You have two years to work hard and prove it to him."

Li Chengqian admired Li Shimin from the bottom of his heart. Li Mu said this to him. He subconsciously thought so. Even if he was a stunning person, could he still surpass Li Shimin? Now that he has two years left, he is not in a hurry. His father led the troops to rescue Emperor Yang at the age of fifteen, and it is acceptable to be his son's sixteen-year-old leader.

Thinking of this, Li Chengqian nodded heavily: "Brother, I understand, I will definitely work hard."

"This attitude is right." Li Mu nodded with relief and said, "But you have to remember that the premise of doing all this is that you have to do the grand ceremony well. If you do it well, you can discuss anything, but if you mess it up, there is nothing you can do. Then squat in the East Palace and study with Kong Yingda."

"I must do it!" Li Chengqian blurted out. Squatting in the East Palace was like imprisonment for him. With Kong Yingda, it would be better to die than to die.

Li Mu smiled, shook his hand, and said goodbye to Li Chengqian. Li Chengqian watched Li Mu leave the palace gate before turning back to the East Palace.

On the other side, Li Tai had already arrived at Li Zheng Hall.

Every time he entered the palace, Li Tai would pay a visit to his mother. He brought some small things outside the uterus to his younger brothers and sisters. Although these small and family matters were nothing, they could touch the family affection the most. Li Shimin was closer to Li Tai. In contrast, Li Chengqian never did such a thing, but this did not mean that Li Chengqian did not value family affection. It was purely a matter of personality. Li Chengqian was careless and could not imagine such a meticulous thing.

"This rattle was bought at Jingdongji. I heard that this craftsman came from Jiangnan. With such meticulous craftsmanship, it is the only one in Chang'an. Only fifty ones a day can be sold, and I can't buy them without queuing up." Li Tai shook the rattle in his hand and made a thumping sound, which made Li Zhi grin and reached out to grab it. Li Tai was afraid that he would fall, so he handed the rattle into his hands.

"Is it Li Mu's idea?"

"Hmm?" Li Tai didn't understand, but said, "Brother, don't have time to care about such small things. His father-in-law is taking care of all the big and small things at Jingdongji. Is the craftsman's origin? I guess he invited him."

Empress Changsun smiled and said, "I am really capable when I am with Li Mu. I heard that his father-in-law's nickname, Bai Naoer, was originally a scoundrel, but now he has such a mind."

"Mother, the ancients said that those who are close to the red and those who are close to the black are black. Following the elder brother, even if you only learn a little bit of skills, you will not be able to enjoy it."

Queen Changsun looked at Li Tai and suddenly asked, "Qingque'er, can you tell your mother what kind of person do you want to be in the future?"

When Li Tai heard the title of "Mother", he was stunned for a moment. He was born in the imperial family and the title of "Mother" is not often heard. Compared with the word "Mother Queen", he is obviously much closer. Li Tai understood that "Mother" wanted to say some thoughtful words to himself.

"My son can't tell what his ambition is now, but as far as he is concerned, he wants to do his best to complete the "Guodizhi". However, someone told his son that no matter how good the article is, it cannot be considered a success. A man must make achievements in the world—"

Empress Changsun's eyes narrowed and pretended to be plain and asked, "Who said this?"

"Ah," Li Tailiu hesitated, but did not hesitate for too long, and said, "It's not an outsider, my uncle said."

Queen Changsun's breathing was rapid for a moment, hiding her anger in her heart, her expression did not change at all, and she continued, "Then how did you think?"

Li Tai continued, "My son couldn't help but ask the elder brother again. The elder brother was silent for a while and asked me if I knew what the most important thing was to be the king of the Tang Dynasty."

Empress Changsun was quite surprised. She didn't expect Li Mu to ask such a question.

"Then how did you answer?"

"My son said a lot, he was diligent in his work and loved the people. He shook his head and humbly accepted advice. He shook his head. His son said several more things again, and the eldest brother shook his head. The son couldn't say it anymore, just ask for advice with humbly."

"What did he say?"

"Brother said that the most important thing for the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty is to dare to fight."

Empress Changsun was indeed surprised now. Such words should not be said by Li Mu. Why did he say that?

"My son was not convinced and argued with his elder brother. He said that as an emperor, there were a few emperors who were in charge of the army, and wouldn't it be enough to have generals who could fight well under his command? But the elder brother said, if not, what should he do? If there is no one who is trustworthy and available, would foreign enemies surrender? If you want to be the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, the first thing you need is to have an unyielding heart. Even if you can't win, you must dare to fight. He asked me, if Jie Li's army was at the city, what would I choose? Should I move the capital or fight?"

Li Tai's eyes were moist and he lowered his head and said, "He asked me to think seriously. I thought seriously for a day. If my mother and son come to make a decision, I'm afraid he will choose to move the capital."

Empress Changsun said: "At the time, moving the capital was not a bad idea, and your choice might not be wrong."

Li Tai shook his head and said, "But my elder brother told me that the emperor's choice is to fight. In the elder brother's standards, my son is not as strong as the emperor. When I encounter difficulties, my heart is not so firm. If I am not determined, my lower body will be in chaos. My son is ultimately not suitable. My elder brother also told me that learning can make achievements, but if I want to learn, I cannot have a utilitarian heart. He also told my son a word, and after hearing it, my heart suddenly became much more aware."

"What did he say?"

"Brother said that articles have been passed down through the ages, and gains and losses are known to you."

"A post has been eternal, and you know the gains and losses." Empress Changsun read it again, and after a long time, Li Mu's insights exceeded her imagination. Now she can gradually understand the decisions made by Li Shimin. Such a person cannot be kept, and he may not be rebelled, but if he wants to rebell, no one can stop him. Li Chengqian cannot do it, Li Tai cannot do it, don't talk about them. When Li Mu is truly full of wings, it is an unknown whether Li Shimin can stop him.

Li Taiwu didn't know his mother's concerns yet and said, "After hearing what his elder brother said, my son felt cheerful. He did a good job in his studies and established a great achievement for generations. As for whether he knew it was worth it, it was a personal matter. If he felt it was worth it, it was worth it, and there was nothing to worry about."

"Li Mu said it very well." Empress Changsun said: "You are good at studying and assisting your royal brother. He is frivolous-"

"Mother Queen," Li Tai said hurriedly: "Mother Queen, I don't mean to assist the emperor brother."

"Huh?" Empress Changsun didn't understand, and she didn't want to establish her great achievements, nor did she want to assist the prince. What did she want to do?

"I want to do my own things and not interfere in the affairs of the court. My elder brother said that if I devote myself to my studies, I can become the world's Wenzong in the future. But I know that there is a big brother in poetry and prose, and a classical prose with Confucius and wine. Mr. Lu, how can I do the world's Wenzong? It's just a hard work. A great country must promote culture and education. Doing something in this regard and leaving more things for future generations will not be in vain. As for the affairs of the court, my elder brother has no idea and cannot manage it well, and I don't want to be distracted by these things."

Empress Changsun understood Li Tai's intentions. Today, Japan was the one she wanted to explore Li Tai's background, but Li Tai saw it through and took the opportunity to express her feelings. He had no intention of fighting for the throne, but he just wanted to be a prince of Xiaoyao and do what he liked. Such thoughts should be the result that his parents wanted to see the most, but Empress Changsun felt sad for no reason. Li Tai's choice was like entrusting his life to Li Chengqian's thoughts. Throughout history, the imperial family has been terrified because they have no such trust.

Empress Changsun had no hope that his son would have this trust. But now it seems that at least Li Tai had this trust in his heart at this time. Does this trust come from Li Chengqian? Empress Changsun doesn't think so. Li Chengqian has only been like this for half a year. She was just a naughty child before. When it comes to maturity, she was not as good as his younger brother Li Tai. How can such a brother trust such a brother?

Li Tai's trust is mostly in Li Mu. He believes in Li Mu's suggestions and also believes that Li Mu can ensure his safety.

Suddenly, Empress Changsun realized a problem. Li Mu was afraid he could not kill him. If Li Tai's trust in Li Chengqian was based on Li Mu, if Li Mu died, this trust would be shattered. Li Tai would still do some things in order to protect himself, and these things are likely to cause Li Chengqian's distrust and gradually evolve into the fuse for the future of fratricide.

Empress Changsun frowned. Is this a coincidence or is it Li Mu had noticed something long ago and did it on purpose? @B
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