Under their father's severe reprimand, the three children could only grit their teeth and hold on to the bow, trying their best to control their hands to prevent them from trembling.
"Um?"
Li Shimin said slightly surprised,
"You guys, your arm strength is okay!"
"That's it, hold on!"
When he first learned archery, his hands were shaking for a while. After constantly improving his wrist strength, it got better.
These three kids are very good at bow control, they seem to be better than he was back then!
“Gymnastics doesn’t come in vain.”
Xu Fenglei interjected,
"I tell them to practice Qigong every day, three times a day in the morning, noon and evening. Not only can they increase their strength, but they can also strengthen their control over themselves."
"This wrist is the part that gets the most exercise."
"Of course, children are now in a period of rapid growth, and their strength is getting stronger day by day. With diligent practice, it will not be a problem to control a small bow."
When Li Shimin heard this, he suddenly realized.
"Yes, yes, if you practice these basic skills solidly, it will be easy to learn archery."
He praised,
"Much better than two years ago!"
Thinking about it now, it was indeed a bit too hasty to ask Cheng Qian and the others to use bows and swords at that time.
It’s just the right time to get started at this age!
The two chatted while instructing the three princes on their steps and techniques.
Not to mention, this teacher gave birth to a master, and Li Chengqian and the three of them were really like that under their father's strict training!
While practicing, I suddenly heard a report from the imperial guard outside the palace gate:
"Your Majesty, Duke Zhao wants to see you."
Li Shimin raised his eyebrows and said:
"Auxiliary machine?"
"What is he doing here now?"
"...call him in!"
After saying that, he turned to look at his three sons, waved and said:
"Take a break and continue in a quarter of an hour."
"call……"
When the three princes heard this, it was as if they had been granted amnesty.
Several maids hurriedly stepped forward at Changsun Wugou's signal to wipe their sweat.
Good guy, even though you don’t move much during archery training, it’s really a strenuous job! The three people's backs were all soaked.
"Go, get a few cups of warm water and sprinkle a little salt in it."
Xu Fenglei ordered the maid beside him,
"After sweating a lot, you need to replenish water and salt."
"Yes." The maid obeyed the order and left.
"See your majesty and empress."
Changsun Wuji walked up to Li Shimin, saluted respectfully, and nodded to Xu Fenglei.
"No gift, no gift."
Li Shimin smiled and raised his hand and said,
"Auxiliary machine, you came just in time. You were the one who accompanied me to practice archery back then. I remember that your archery skills are also pretty good!"
"Come on, come on, I hear that he is a scholar and a general. He can't do this. Let's make some gestures?"
When Changsun Wuji heard this, he smiled bitterly and shook his head.
"Your Majesty, please spare me. I have been busy with political affairs over the years and have neglected my martial arts. How can I compete with Your Majesty?"
He waved his hands repeatedly and said,
"At this moment, I'm afraid I can't even draw the hardwood bow..."
Changsun Wuji was originally a scholar, and he was a master of swordsmanship, spears and bows... It was because he had no choice but to practice a skill to save his life in the troubled times.
Now that the world is at peace, who is still practicing that stuff?
He wished he could go to the hut and ride in a sedan!
"Hey, you are wrong! There is no conflict between handling political affairs and strengthening the body! Martial arts is about sailing against the current. If you don't advance, you will retreat!"
Li Erxun said,
"I don't want to be weak at a young age, and I don't want to see any of you weak and sickly."
"This world should be controlled for another fifty years!"
At this moment, he is not yet thirty, and he is so heroic!
"Yes Yes……"
Changsun Wuji cupped his hands and said obediently,
"Your Majesty's teachings, I will keep them in mind. After I return, I will practice them to strengthen my body."
"It's just that I came here with the intention of all the ministers in the political affairs hall. I have important matters to discuss with your majesty..."
Li Shimin nodded slightly.
"Tell me, you don't go to the East Palace on weekdays if you have nothing to do."
He said casually, then he bent his bow again and fired an arrow.
call out! Snapped!
Hit the bullseye.
Li Er smiled, and the feeling was getting hotter and hotter.
"Your Majesty, it's about the name of the new dynasty."
Changsun Wuji said in a deep voice,
"The New Year is approaching and the new emperor is in power. He should use a new reign name. If he uses the word 'Wude' again, it may not be appropriate."
"My princes... I want to invite your majesty to come over and discuss the name of the new dynasty with the young master. In this way, all parties in the court can make preparations in advance."
Li Shimin looked stern.
"You reminded me that the reign name is of great significance and extremely important. It must be agreed upon early."
He nodded, and then said with some surprise,
"But the auxiliary machine... Just send someone to inform me about this matter. Why bother you, Mr. Zhao Guo, to go there in person?"
The dignified and great hero of Conglong turned into an errand boy?
"Hey..."
Changsun Wuji waved his hand and said with a smile,
"What's the point of not being in person? Aren't you free? The elders in the Xianggong Pavilion are all busy. I just happened to be free, so I came naturally."
"By the way, it's a good idea to come and see the Queen, His Royal Highness and the others."
Li Shimin frowned slightly and turned to look at Xu Fenglei.
Xu Fenglei started to move, and quietly ran to Li Tai, snatched the snacks from his hand and threw them into his mouth.
"Master..." Little Fatty burst into tears.
"Don't cry! You've eaten enough, kid. Don't eat snacks anymore. If you keep getting fat like this, you'll really become a real fat pig!"
Xu Fenglei said fiercely.
Li Tai: “#￥%……&*@!!!”
Under the master's "power", Xiao Pangdun could only touch his belly aggrievedly and look at his brothers and sisters who were eating sweet pastries.
"The water is coming!"
The maid followed Xu Fenglei's instructions and brought light salt water.
"Now, come on, drink some water and stop touching your belly. You'll be full just as much as you drink water."
Xu Fenglei handed a glass of water to Li Tai, and then touched his piggy head.
Li Tai: "..."
He really wanted to cry!
On the other side, Li Shimin couldn't see Xu Fenglei, and his eyes couldn't help but turn to Changsun Wugu.
Then, the wife's eyes at this moment were extremely firm.
"Why!"
Li Shimin felt a little guilty, patted Changsun Wuji on the shoulder, and sighed softly,
"Auxiliary machine, with your talents and achievements, being idle in the government is really a big loss."
"Let's do this! I'll give you the right to walk in the Forbidden Palace! From now on, if you have nothing to do, you can come to me and help me review the papers! The two of us can discuss and discuss some things. I am alone in making decisions, but it is always a lack of thinking. . Someone needs to check and fill in the gaps.”
With his wisdom, he could naturally see Changsun Wuji's motive for coming here.
This is asking for trouble!
But after thinking for a long time, I could only give him the status of "big secret" in the end.
He is at the center of power and is close to the emperor, but he only has the right to make suggestions and not much real power...
I have no choice but to give it a try...
(End of chapter)
