Li Shimin's expression when he looked at Li Ke was somewhat strange, not because of anything else, but because Li Ke was steadfast in what he said here, but his eldest brother had already expressed to him in private that he no longer wanted to be the prince.
Moreover, Cheng Qian also believed that Li Kecai could completely inherit the entire country and bring the entire Tang Dynasty to a higher level.
Similarly, Li Tai no longer wants the throne at all. He doesn't care who becomes the emperor, but Li Tai suggested that Li Ke be allowed to supervise the country more.
Now Li Ke is telling him here that it is not easy for Datang to be in this situation. The more I think about it, the funnier it becomes.
It’s just that you can’t say this out loud, otherwise, the guy will know what he will do later.
"Dad, what do you mean by this expression? What I said is true." Li Ke looked at Li Shimin. He felt that something was wrong with his father. He shouldn't think that he liked being the emperor.
"Are you thinking too much? Why do you always feel that I am cheating you? You also said that the situation in Datang is good now, but do you think who can handle these problems except you now?" Li Shimin spoke directly.
"Do I still need to talk to you about these problems? Think about it, now I leave it to your eldest brother to inherit this position, can your eldest brother handle it? Can you still abandon these reforms and just ignore it?"
Li Ke thought for a while, and it seemed that this was indeed the case. Now whether it was his father or his eldest brother who succeeded, it seemed that he had to handle it himself. What his father said seemed to be true.
"Hey." Li Ke sighed dejectedly, why did things end up like this? But if you ask him to really let go of these things, Li Ke himself can't do it.
As a prince, if Li Ke just wants to live a good life for himself, with his ability, there is no problem in dying in peace, but sometimes people are a bit contradictory.
I also want to live a carefree life and spend thousands of years, and I also want to establish a great cause and leave a name for eternity.
But there is a conflict between the two. To become a great person, you are destined to lose or control certain desires.
Seeing Li Ke like this, Li Shimin felt a little dumbfounded. To be honest, he knew enough about history. Is there anyone in history who didn't want to be an emperor? have! It's just that they had little impact on the country throughout their lives, so future generations don't know about it.
That is to say, there are only a few records in the royal family's books.
But even if you don't want to be the emperor, it's more because you have self-awareness and don't have the ability, so you don't want to participate. But I have never heard that the throne can become someone who is despised.
He can be really angry and funny sometimes, but think about it, Li Ke has a contradictory character, but everyone has a contradictory character.
He was actually very kind to his elder brother and younger brother back then, but in the end he did something that many people considered rebellious.
People are always contradictory. Hey, at least Li Ke's contradiction is principled.
"Look at you like this, it feels like I did something to you." Li Shimin said angrily.
"Dad, why did you ask me to come? If you have something to say, talk to me immediately. After I finish speaking, I will go back. I was hit today. I urgently need to find girls to welcome me." Li Ke said weakly.
"Look at your potential!" Li Shimin's idiom was obviously still the first-level version.
Li Ke raised his head and glanced at his father helplessly, without saying a word.
"Okay, actually I have nothing to do. I just want to tell you, don't think too simply of a wealthy family." Li Shimin hesitated and said.
"I admit that many of the things you are doing now are in some aspects under absolute justice. It seems that the family has no way. They have no way to stop them, but be careful they take risks. There are many smart people in the family. , but there are also a lot of fools.”
Li Shimin's expression became serious.
"Well, I understand." Li Ke nodded obediently.
"I don't care what kind of pit you dig for them in this stage play. Anyway, just pay attention to yourself. The incident with the Goguryeo assassins last time will not be the same. Remember, don't pursue perfection in some things. No one can achieve perfection."
"But as an emperor, you must retaliate, especially against the surrounding countries." Li Shimin said seriously.
At this point, he saw that Li Ke wanted to refute again, but Li Shimin waved his hand directly and said: "I know what you are going to say. You are not the emperor, but in the eyes of outsiders, your influence on the Tang Dynasty is very important. Otherwise, it was not you but your eldest brother who was assassinated by Goguryeo’s assassins last time.”
"There is no way you can influence other people on this point. No one is a fool, and you can't treat others as fools."
Li Ke thought for a while, and indeed, this is the situation, okay, his father rarely educates him. He occasionally lectures him, and it is for his own good, so just let him nag.
Middle-aged people, especially those who are fathers, are actually very easy to coax. You don't need to listen to him completely. You just need to take the initiative to start the conversation when the time is right, and then listen to his preaching.
You don't have to listen to him, he just wants you to listen, and when you take the initiative to let him preach, he will take the initiative to care about your face. Even if he doesn't care, if you listen obediently, he will be very happy and maybe give you more. Qian, if you make a mistake later, please cover it up for you.
And whether you listen or not is not your own business? What parent can follow you around every day?
The most important thing is that if you do more of this kind of thing, then their desire to nag you crazily will be weakened. It’s a pity that many children don’t understand it when they are young.
"Yes, I understand." Li Ke nodded.
"Well, the emperor's reaction to the surrounding countries is nothing more than two. If you are powerful, you must learn to retaliate. If your strength is no longer enough, then you must imitate the king of Yue Goujian and endure hardships."
"Speaking of this, didn't you know a lot about this when you were a kid? When did you have an overnight feud when you were a kid?" Li Shimin looked at Li Ke and said.
"I understand. It's okay. I'll go back and discuss with my maids what glibness is." Li Ke waved his hand.
"Okay, I get it, get out of here, just pay attention to yourself anyway." Li Shimin waved his hand. "By the way, if you want me to help promote it, remember to train a few more stage theater troupes and let them perform in the palace."
"I know." Li Ke also agreed, and then ran away.
When they got to the bottom of the city tower, when Li Ke was riding away, he looked back and saw that Li Shimin was still standing on the top of the city tower. When he saw Li Ke looking over, he waved to Li Ke.
After waving his hands to his father, Li Ke decisively stepped away.
