novelden Chapter 1901 Choosing Generals
Chapter 1901 Choosing Generals
Li Shen must be careful in what he does, he must not let the next emperor misunderstand him.
What does "the world belongs to you" mean? If Li Chengqian misunderstands this sentence as dividing the world equally, then will he still have a way to survive?
Among the several kings who stood shoulder to shoulder in history, none of them had a good ending.
Li Shen actually had the mindset of a commoner. He did not want to be in a high position or have power over the government.
He just likes money. With money he can enjoy life, and that's enough.
"Hahaha, Gao Ming, you see, this bastard is always on guard and cautious.
It would be extremely difficult for you to catch any evidence against him."
Li Shimin was amused when he saw Li Shen immediately prove his innocence.
He said this with no other meaning, he just wanted to express his feeling that he was getting old and that the Tang Dynasty would have to rely on young people like Li Chengqian and Li Shen in the future.
But I didn't expect Li Shen's reaction to be so quick that he could immediately find out other meanings from it.
"Haha, what Aye said is right. My tenth brother is quick-witted, cautious, and never makes mistakes. Sometimes he really gives me a headache."
Li Chengqian also agreed with a smile.
Li Shen lay on the bed and rolled his eyes at Li Shimin and Li Chengqian.
"Aye, big brother, you can't be careless. You should be cautious about some things, otherwise you might lose your life.
I just want to be an idle prince and live a life of drunkenness and dreams.
The affairs of the court have nothing to do with me, and I don’t want to get involved in politics.
Don't forget, I have a brain disease. The doctor said I can't overuse my brain, otherwise it will easily relapse."
Li Shen didn't care about any taboos and just made it clear.
He made things clear in front of the new and old emperors, as he felt this would be good for everyone.
Although his father always bullies him, he is still his father after all, which is one level lower than the eldest brother.
According to the law, brothers are not direct relatives.
I have done so much for the court. As long as I don't rebel, my father will definitely not kill me.
But it’s not necessarily the case with brothers. As long as you pose a threat, there is a reason to kill you.
Li Shimin frowned. He did not expect Li Shen to speak so bluntly. Even if you were a little more obscure, it would be fine.
"Tenth brother, I know your feelings, and you don't have to worry too much. I will treat you the same as Aye.
Don't forget, you have done me a favor." Li Chengqian replied very straightforwardly.
Li Shimin looked around at the two of them, feeling a little surprised. Is this how young people communicate nowadays?
Even the communication between him and Li Jiancheng was not so straightforward. Has the world really changed?
Li Shen nodded with satisfaction after hearing what Li Chengqian said:
"Well, that's the best. I won't ask for anything in return. Just don't always expect me to do things for you in the future.
I have a beautiful wife and concubines at home, and I am wealthy, so of course I want to enjoy life.
If big brother could grant me another piece of fiefdom so that I could live happily there, I would be even more grateful.
By then, I will be able to call the shots, bully men and women, and do whatever I want. "
Li Shen's fiefdom now has a governor, which is equivalent to taking it back.
He originally planned to go out and have some fun.
Although the fiefdom is definitely not as prosperous as Chang'an City, it is still fun to have some fun.
To be honest, he didn't want to leave Chang'an City. He was used to living in a big city and had seen too much of the bright lights and nightlife here.
If not forced by life, no one would be willing to go back to Daozhou County.
What's more, he is a prince, rich and powerful.
"Asshole, I gave you the fiefdom so that you can help the court manage it, not for you to play with.
Look at what you are thinking about.
It seems that I haven't disciplined you enough. If I hear you doing evil in Chang'an again,
I will never let you off easily."
Li Shen's words were originally in good terms, but the last sentence made Li Shimin furious.
"Haha, Erlang, calm down. Shen'er was just joking. From my point of view, Shen'er has always been strict with himself and abided by the law.
He is a role model among the princes, and would never do such a thing." Empress Changsun smiled and defended Li Shen.
Be strict with yourself and abide by the law. Not to mention Li Shimin and Li Chengqian, even Li Shen himself had five big words popping up in his mind: A loving mother often spoils her son.
"Mother really understands me." However, Li Shen still looked at Empress Changsun with excitement.
"Okay, let's talk about business. Do you have any thoughts about the generals we just talked about?" Li Shimin changed the subject.
"Replying to Aye, there is a man named Su Dingfang in the army. I have heard of this man. He was also there when I went to Liaodong last time.
This man is a talented general and also from the Central Plains.
There are also Liu Rengui, Pei Xingjian, and Xue Wanche.
There are many more, many people who have come to Yucai College to receive instruction from Mr. Wei.
Especially Pei Xingjian, he not only learned the art of war from Su Dingfang, but also learned the art of war from Duke Wei.
Duke Wei also praised Pei Xingjian highly.
There is also Zhou Daowu, who also received careful instruction from Duke Wei at Yucai College for three years. He learned at least 50% of Duke Wei's skills, if not 80%.
These people are all generals of our Tang Dynasty. If they are trained, they can all take charge in the future."
Li Shen knew that this was also the information he had accumulated when Wang Xuance usually told him about current affairs.
Otherwise, how would he have the time to know all this in a day?
"Hehe, you are good at promoting talented people regardless of their relationship with you." Li Shimin snorted coldly.
"What do you mean, father?" Li Shen pretended to be dumb.
"Don't even mention Zhou Daowu, do you really think you don't know that Pei Xingjian is the husband of Mrs. Lu?
In the folk, you also have to call him brother-in-law, right?"
Li Shimin ruthlessly exposed Li Shen's hypocrisy.
Pei Xingjian was the husband of Lu Dingniang's eldest sister, not to mention Zhou Daowu, he was his brother-in-law. Li Shen even spent a million strings of cash to buy him a general.
Li Chengqian on the side also suddenly realized. He knew the relationship between Zhou Daowu and Li Shen, but he didn't expect that Pei Xingjian was also related to Li Shen.
"Tenth brother, tenth brother, what can I say about you? You have too many tricks, don't you? If Aye hadn't said it, I would have really thought you were recommending wise officials for me."
Li Chengqian shook his head helplessly.
"Brother, what you said is true. I was originally recommending virtuous officials. Although Zhou Daowu and Pei Xingjian have some relationship with me,
But his abilities are there for all to see. Should I bury his talent just because he has a relationship with me?
I just want to promote the virtuous, regardless of my relationship with them." If I can't win over Li Shimin, how can I win over you?
Li Shen said confidently.
"Okay, as long as they are talented, they can be used. I will discuss this matter with Duke Wei after he gets better.
There is no need to rush just yet.
Mr. Wei has been at Yucai College for so many years, he should have some understanding of those who have left.
Also, I intend to hand over the post of Chief Priest of Yucai College to Gao Ming."
(Today, someone actually asked me to sign a certificate of singleness and put my fingerprints on it. It was such a shame.
They also said that this is a national regulation. Isn’t this an insult?)