On the 11th year of Zhenguan, on the first day of the Lunar New Year, Emperor Taizong Li Shimin gave a banquet for ministers and princes. Not only did he give great rewards to the ministers, he also re-elected the titles and fiefs of each prince. Most of the princes' titles were the same as in history. For example, Li Ke changed from King Shu to King Wu, Li Tai changed from King Yue to King Wei, Li Zhen changed from King Han to King Origin, etc., but only the titles and fiefs of the two were changed. These two were the fifth brother Li You and Li Liulang.

According to the original history, Li You would change from King Yan to King Qi, and Li Yan changed from King Liang to King Shu. However, due to Li Yan's changes to history, Li You replaced Li Yan as the new King of Shu. Li Yan, who had been designated as King of Han before the New Year, was suddenly changed to King Qi and the governor of Biden State. Moreover, unlike other princes who were just remotely in charge, Li You and Li Yan will both go to their fiefdoms this year.

As soon as the news came out, it immediately attracted countless discussions. It was fine if Li You. Not only did His Majesty Taizong dislike it, but almost no one liked this prince from all officials to the people. Therefore, everyone in Chang'an applauded him for putting him out of the distant Sichuan.

But Li Yan is different. Although they were also notorious in the past, there is a saying that a prodigal son turned around and did not change his gold. Li Yan's performance over the past year has proved this truth. Now Li Yan is not only deeply favored by His Majesty Taizong, but also often compares him with King Li Tai of Wei to discuss which of them is the most loved prince by His Majesty.

Not to mention among the people, not only is he outstanding in literary talent, but he is also good at making tools. The cement and carbide industries he created have nurtured many people. Moreover, with the last tobacco incident, Li Yan's mother's filial piety was also spread by those who are interested. So now Li Yan is a model for a prodigal son to turn back, which can be compared with Zhou Chu, the Jin Dynasty, who eliminated the three evils.

But even a prince who was so favored by His Majesty Taizong and loved by the people was even more than everyone's expectations. Many people didn't even know where the state was. Later, after someone explained it, it was clear that this state was newly established in the fourth year of Wude. It was also abolished in the early years of Zhenguan. This time, because it was granted to Li Yan, Dengzhou was reset again, and the four counties including Penglai, Huangxian, Wendeng, and Mouping were located in Wendeng.

It would be fine if it was just a newly established state, but there was another most unfavorable situation in Dengzhou, that was, it was across the sea from the Beisha City of Goguryeo, with only a small Bohai Bay in the middle. Who doesn’t know now? The situation between the Tang Dynasty and Goguryeo was tense. Last year, His Majesty Taizong sent a lot of small troops to Goguryeo to harass him. Conflicts broke out on the borders of the two countries, and national wars could occur at any time. Dengzhou was so close to Goguryeo. It was extremely dangerous for Li Yan to go there.

In theory, in Dengzhou, even if a prince is not loved, he will never be sealed there. After all, he will not eat his son and send his son to a place that may become a battlefield at any time. This is definitely not something a father can do, but the fact is right in front of them, and this person is one of the sons who are most favored by His Majesty Taizong, which makes people speculate on the hidden truth.

Some people speculated that Li Yan might have lost the favor of His Majesty Taizong, so he was sent to the ghost place in Dengzhou. Those who have this kind of speculation all have a gloating mentality, such as those of the Prince's Party and the Wei Wang Party. Others speculated that Li Yan might have been appointed by His Majesty Taizong. After all, Li Yan proposed the three strategies of Liao in Goguryeo, so he was sent to Dengzhou, which is very close to Goguryeo, for easy operation and command. Of course, these people are all people with good friendship with Li Yan. But when they went to Li Yan's mansion to inquire, Li Yan smiled and did not answer this question, which seemed very mysterious.

Just when everyone had not figured out what was going on, suddenly another explosive news came. King Li You of Shu was ordered by Emperor Taizong to leave the capital before the Thirteenth, and he did not even allow him to celebrate the Lantern Festival in Chang'an. However, he was very generous to Li Yan. Not only did he instruct Li Yan to leave the capital later, but he also gave him many servants and palace maids. Even the personal guards in Prince Li Yan's mansion were replaced by Qianniu Guards, who were responsible for the guards of the palace. His combat power was several times higher than before.

As soon as these two news came out, those who were gloating immediately shut up. Like others, they were all guessing what kind of heavy responsibility Li Yan was carrying, and wanted a prince like him to go to Dengzhou to take risks in person?

Unlike those outside, since he gave the world map to the emperor's father last time and shared his plans, Li Shimin was scared and shocked and happy, and even a little incredible. He thought Li Yan's idea was too bold, and even the emperor had never dared to think so, so he advised Li Yan to think about it again.

However, Li Yan's attitude was very firm and said that he had already considered this matter very clearly. In the end, Li Shimin was very pleased to have Li Yan's son, and finally agreed to Li Yan. After Li Yan achieved his goal, he felt relaxed and had a very happy year.

Of course, after Yang Fei learned that Li Yan had asked to go to Dengzhou, he scolded Li Yan a lot. Fortunately, he was thick-skinned and smiled and let his mother beat and scolded him. Concubine Yang had no choice but to deal with him. In the end, she could only ask him to write at least two letters a month before giving up.

After the New Year, he accompanied Xiao Wenxin back to the Duke of Song's Mansion, and then drank with Cheng Huailiang and Li Jingye's friends several times, and spent the rest of the time with Xiao Wenxin in the mansion. Originally, Li Yan wanted Xiao Wenxin to stay in Chang'an, and even specifically asked Li Shimin for this. Li Shimin considered Li Yan's special situation and agreed. However, Xiao Wenxin was unwilling to separate from him, and even had to follow Li Yan's side no matter how hard he was. Li Yan had no choice but to agree to take her with him.

On the thirteenth day of January, the day after tomorrow, outside Mingde Gate, Chang'an City. On the road leading to Yizhou in Shuzhong, this road has now been built into a cement road, and now it looks very wide and flat. Under a dry willow tree next to the road, a group of noble men in fresh clothes and angry horses gathered together and were seeing off one of them, with guards standing around.

"Fifth brother, please drink this cup and wish you a smooth journey!" The leader was tall and handsome, with a handsome appearance, but there was a sense of arrogance between his eyebrows and eyes. It was the crown prince Li Chengqian, and behind him, brothers such as Li Ke, Li Tai, and Li Yan were all there.

Today is the day when Li You left Chang'an. Although he was not popular, Li Chengqian, as the eldest brother and the prince, had to send him a gift when his brother left the capital. Yu Zai gathered Li Ke, Li Yan and other brothers to see him off together.

"Brother Thank you!" Although Li You was arrogant, he could still respect the prince Li Chengqian on the surface. When he saw the other party raise his glass, he also raised his glass and said, but when he swept over Li Yan, he snorted coldly.

Li Yan smiled and didn't care. He drank all the wine with everyone. At this time, Li Chengqian said again: "Fifth brother, the roads in Shuzhong are difficult to walk, but thanks to the sixth brother who created cement to build the road, I believe that when you enter Chang'an again, all the cement roads from Shuzhong to Chang'an can be repaired, and it will definitely be faster by then."

Although Li Chengqian was praising Li Yan, he obviously had no kindness. Everyone knew the grudge between Li You and Li Yan. At this time, praising his opponent in front of Li You is not adding fuel to the fire?

"Hmph! Then I have to thank my sixth brother!" Li You said sarcastically, and his eyes looked at Li Yan were full of provocation. It seemed that as long as Li Yan dared to retaliate, he would immediately dare to fight Li Yan again.

"Haha, thank you for your praise for the fifth brother. In fact, I am just doing my duty." Li Yan smiled like spring breeze, and seemed not to feel Li You's provocation at all. Instead, Li Ke next to him frowned and stared at Li You coldly. He dared to bully Li Yan, and wanted to see if his brother agreed or not? Even Li Zhen next to him was eager to try.

"Haha~, today I am seeing off my fifth brother, saying how to say cement? It's getting late now. My brothers respect me again and ask me to get on the road soon, so as not to delay the time and not get to the next station." Li Zhi saw that the atmosphere was wrong, and immediately jumped out and beat him, but this kid was full of bad water and said, "What did you say to let Li You go on the road? It was like seeing off the dead, and Li You's face turned blue.

When Li Chengqian saw so many people helping Li Yan, if he continued to make trouble like this, if Li You went crazy and fought with Li Yan at all costs, it would definitely turn into a bunch of princes beating Li You. If it spreads out in the future, not only will Li Yan and his brothers bewildered, but even the princes are blind. So he quickly came up to separate everyone, gave Li You another glass of wine, and immediately took the brothers back.

However, before leaving, Li Yan turned around and found that Li You's eyes were full of viciousness, staring at him. It was indeed a very distressing thing to have a villain like Li You and a madman who had been thinking about it. No one knew when he would rush up and bite him. If Li Yan was not afraid, he wouldn't be afraid. However, there are many people around him who he cares about, such as Xiao Wenxin, Yang Fei, etc., so no matter what, Li Yan would never give Li You a chance to revenge.

Fortunately, Li Yan already had a perfect plan and the person who implemented it was already in place. As long as this matter was done, it would not only drive Li You into the abyss, but also help him solve a big problem, which would really kill two birds with one stone. Thinking about the pride, Li Yan couldn't help laughing, which made Li Ke, Li Zhen and others next to him inexplicably. (To be continued)!~!
Chapter completed!