Li Shimin has been cheerful all day since he came back from Gongyuan. He also specially asked Gan Yun to boil a pot of wine for a while to relieve his fatigue.

When Li Chengqian entered the palace, Li Shimin happily waved to him and asked him to have a drink with him.

After such an incident, why are you still in the mood to drink? You must know that since Li Shimin was not the successor to the throne, there were no students to refer to him in the past few years.

Fortunately, after these few years of benevolent government, people's hearts have finally been restored. If another case of fraud in the examination room were to happen at this time, it would be really embarrassing and would be thrown into my grandma's house.

After saying goodbye, Li Chengqian just found a place to do it. He knew that Li Chengqian loved drinking, but what happened today.

Could it be that something happened to his body? Li Chengqian was seriously injured in the battle at Yinshan. How could he not know the pain of war injuries after serving in the army for many years?

Thinking of this, Li Shimin couldn't eat anymore. He pulled Li Chengqian up and down and looked at it, then asked: "Is it a battle injury? Has the imperial doctor seen it?"

Seeing the nervous look on the emperor's face, Li Chengqian couldn't help but feel warm in his heart and glanced at the palace servants waiting in the palace.

"Thank you for your concern, Father. The minor injury is not harmful. If you don't want to eat, shall we go back to Chengqing Palace?"

Seeing that it was not due to physical problems, Li Shimin breathed a sigh of relief and nodded immediately.

"Tell me, what happened?" Li Shimin picked up the ginseng tea and took a sip and asked leisurely.

In his opinion, Li Chengqian was abnormal just now, but now the Tang Dynasty has just established the throne of Mobei, and is actively opening up courses to recruit scholars. It can be said that it is prosperous.

He really couldn't understand what could happen that Li Chengqian paid so much attention to.

"Father, according to Zhang Xuansu, Xiao Yu's protégé Xue Zishuo made a lot of money during the opening of the school. As long as he has enough money, he can be ranked first as an example..."

What, Li Shimin's first reaction was that Li Chengqian was jealous of the titles he had just promoted to Li Ke and Li Tai.

But when I turned around and thought about it, that was wrong. Li Chengqian had always been tolerant towards them and would not make a fuss about this kind of thing.

If that's the case, then I'm afraid it's true. Zhang Xuansu wouldn't dare to make a fuss at the National Ethics Ceremony no matter how much he turned to Li Chengqian.

"Do you think this matter has something to do with Qingque?" Li Shimin's face was very ugly. He had just sealed the title of King of Wei, and now that such an incident had happened, he and the entire royal family would be embarrassed.

"Father, you are worrying too much. Qingque has already established a government. He can appoint subordinates below the fifth rank. There is no need to do so. Besides, if he wants to recommend officials, wouldn't it be more convenient for him to submit a letter himself? There is no need to do this."

Don't say that Li Tai wouldn't do it, even Xiao Yu wouldn't agree to do it. Who can be a thief in an honest way?

It's true that they recommended a few people through this big exam, but if they want to exchange those officials for money, they wouldn't even dare to borrow their courage.

"My son thought that someone must be plotting this matter. Once the gold medal is issued, someone will jump out and say that Qingque sold his official position to get a title.

At that time, not only will you lose face, but you will also have to deal with him in order to appease the public anger."

If it were someone else who would be eager to watch the fun, Li Chengqian had always understood the general situation, and he would not bother to use these small tricks to frame his brothers.

Thinking of this, Li Shimin couldn't help but feel comforted, and then said: "Now that I have said it, there must be a way to deal with it. I am all ears today." After saying this, he still leaned on the couch, and his nervous expression no longer appeared.

"Please give me two decrees from my father. One of them will be sent to the prime minister of the house, asking him to cooperate in making ten fake secret agents. At the same time, send money to Mr. Xue to buy ten Jinshi places. Follow these vines and wait for the gold medal.

We’ll arrest them after we get down.”

"Another way to let my son, Qingque and Fang Xiang handle the case together is to let him know what it means to be sinister, so as not to be hindered by such things in the future."

This is a good idea, follow the clues and find out the dirty things.

The most important thing is that he can think of taking Li Tai and clearing his suspicions in this way, which is good. If you want to be this emperor, you must have a belly that can tolerate things that are unacceptable in the world, let alone his own brother's

What a small mistake.

"Do you really believe that Qingque was not involved in this matter? I also know that he also wants to be the prince, and he has worked hard to become the prince. Isn't it better to beat up the drowned dog? It will avoid a big trouble later."

Li Shimin stared closely at Li Chengqian. He wanted to know what Li Chengqian was really thinking at this moment.

"My son's idea is a bit rebellious. Are you sure you won't be angry after hearing this?" Li Chengqian asked in return.

"No, I won't be angry even if you say anything today."

Alas, Li Chengqian let out a long sigh and then said: "In the ninth year of Wude, you became the emperor by virtue of the Xuanwu Gate Incident. No matter how much you ask for, the historians will not record that you are the successor.

of.

In the eyes of many people, you gained the throne with the blood of the Jiancheng family. In their eyes, we are thieves. No matter what we do, we cannot wash away the bad reputation of thieves."

"If something like this happens again in your generation, how will our father and son still stand in this court and in front of the people of the world?"

Li Chengqian's words really spoke to his heart. Days and nights, he would dream about Jiancheng and Yuanji laughing at him for not being the emperor.

This matter has been spurring him, but he did not expect that Li Chengqian could think of this and think so far.

What the son said was right. Even if he could become an emperor for eternity, historians would not write him down as the successor. From that day on the Xuanwu Gate, he would be an eternal thief.

Li Chengqian carefully observed Li Shimin who was in deep thought. He didn't know what he was saying when he said this. Who knows if the old man would expose his scar and suddenly become violent.

"This is my token. You can take it. You can decide what to do. Let Qingque learn from you." As he spoke, he took out the token from his sleeve and handed it to Li Chengqian.

After leaving Chengqing Hall, Li Chengqian turned around and went to find Fang Xuanling who was on duty at Hongwen Hall. After some words, he opened the palace door overnight and rushed to Prince Wei's Mansion.

"Fourth brother, you have a good appetite." Li Chengqian asked with a smile, pointing to a table of food and wine.

"Oh, you didn't even say a word that eldest brother was coming, and I ordered someone to prepare another table. I haven't toasted you since my eldest brother came back from the Northern Expedition. I really shouldn't have done it."

Although I don't know why Li Chengqian came home so late, Li Tai has always done a good job in the face-saving work.

"Okay, just because you call me big brother, my trip tonight is not in vain..."

Li Tai's face became paler the more he listened. In order to strengthen his power, he recommended some people, but they were all reasonable and legal, and he didn't take a penny from them.

Could it be that Xiao Yu doesn't know this? This old man has never loved money, but what is going on with his little son-in-law?

"I'm going to say that I didn't do this, do you believe it?" Li Tai asked calmly.

"If I want to arrest you, the one coming is the King of Hejian. Take it." After saying that, he threw Li Shimin's token to Li Tai.

"My father has decreed that you and Fang Xiang will assist me in handling this case. The Minister of Finance and the Provincial Capital will send people over soon. You can arrange for them to be sent to the Gongyuan Courtyard. Let's..."

Li Tai was puzzled. Even if Xue Zishou's relationship with Xiao Yu could not bring him down, it would still be enough for him to drink. But why did he always let himself go at critical moments?
Chapter completed!