Li Shimin sighed: "So, for the sake of the overall situation of the Tang Dynasty, I can only commit myself to you and go to the Turks."
"As for your roots in Datang, Su Dingfang and the others, I will take good care of them for you."
Li Kuan took a bite of food and said, "So, you gave up on me for Li Chengqian."
"Are you ashamed? You used your own son to exchange for peace in the Tang Dynasty."
When Li Shimin heard this, there was no trace of remorse or self-blame on his brows, and he said without hesitation: "Today's Chang'an City is suffering from internal and external troubles, and I, the father, have absolutely no confidence in winning the war."
"Even with the Weishui Treaty, my father worked hard to get Jieli's consent. For the future of the Tang Dynasty, this must be done."
Li Kuan smiled calmly: "Today you sent your son and supplies because you were afraid! You are cowardly! You couldn't wait to send me, Li Kuan, out, and then respectfully asked the Turks to leave, because you were afraid that the Turks would drive you down. I am also afraid that if I, Li Kuan, stay in the Tang Dynasty, it will affect the succession of the crown prince you prefer."
"You're afraid! You're afraid of everything!"
"As the saying goes, if there is one, there is another. Today you have sent so many good things to the Turks. Tomorrow, you may have to send technology and materials to Tibet for the princess, and also to other small countries. Thousands of craftsmen of the Tang Dynasty spent their lives researching it. of hard work."
"Help them deal with the Tang Dynasty, father, this is your character."
Li Kuan spoke calmly, but in his heart he was disdainful.
Li Shimin was so nice to the foreigners around him! Not only the Turks, but also the Tibetans!
Give people a lot of materials and technology just to ask for a symbolic visit.
This is what is called the coming of all nations to the court.
very scary!
If it hadn't been for him, Datang would have been even more glorious!
Because of him, Tubo and other foreign tribes rose rapidly, and it would not take long before they would pose an endless threat to the Tang Dynasty.
even! Later, Tubo also invaded Chang'an, and the people of Tang Dynasty suffered countless losses and were allowed to be bullied!
The Xuanwumen incident also had a bad start.
As a result, in the 289 years of the Tang Dynasty, fratricide continued among the royal family of the Li and Tang Dynasties. The more famous Li Longji guarded against the crown prince all his life.
"you!!"
Li Shimin was so angry that he couldn't help but point at Li Kuan.
But calmed down quickly.
As a bastard, he is going to Turks tomorrow. He decided to send it as a gift, so it is normal for him to be a little resentful towards himself.
Li Shimin took a deep breath, calmed down and said: "Kuan'er, governing the country is not that simple! You don't just beat others if you have grievances. Jieli's troops came to the city. If you are not careful, the people of Chang'an will be affected, and the mountains and rivers will be shattered. Among the many methods, only an alliance is the most suitable at the moment! "
"Father, this is for the Tang Dynasty and for the people of the world!!"
Li Shimin's voice became much louder, even becoming angry.
He was telling Li Kuan that he was right, and he was also telling himself that his decision was not wrong! !
Signing a covenant can protect the people and the court from disaster. It only involves sending supplies and Li Kuan.
You are right!
Not afraid! !
Seeing that Li Kuan was not frightened by his momentum, Li Shimin's eyes flashed and he secretly thought that he was worthy of being the King of Chu. If it were Li Chengqian and Li Tai, they would be so scared that they would just burrow into the ground after being coaxed by him.
Li Shimin took a deep breath again and said seriously: "Kuan'er, your sacrifice is indeed great. Everyone can see it. My father will remember your sacrifice, so will the court, and even more so all the people of the Tang Dynasty! This will be This is the first step for our Tang Dynasty to enter the prosperous age!"
Li Kuan was now willing to speak. He looked out at the stars in the sky and sighed: "The prosperous times. The prosperous times of the feudal dynasties in the past are the prosperous times of the people. They are just the prosperous times of the noble families and high-ranking people."
Li Shimin was stunned by these words. After a while, he laughed, picked up a piece of meat and put it into Li Kuan's bowl.
"Okay, okay, let's not talk about that."
"Come on, Kuan'er, this is your favorite fish fillet when you were a kid. Come and try how it tastes."
"And this, Hu Biscuit, haha! When you were a child, you pestered your father to buy it for you."
Li Kuan looked at the meat and Li Shimin breaking the cake, shook his head and said: "Father, how long has it been since you understood my life."
Li Shimin paused in breaking the bread.
His eyes were stunned.
Li Kuan continued: "You said this was your favorite food when you were a child. But now, after so many years, do you think people will still be the same as before?"
"People's desires will change step by step as they grow older. I, Li Kuan, have long disliked these foods."
Of course he doesn't like it.
He is not the sick Li Kuan from before!
But the new and different King of Chu, Li Kuan! !
When Li Shimin heard this, he didn't know how to speak.
indeed.
He pays little attention to the life of this concubine. After all, human energy is limited. Over the years, he has been fighting in the north and south. Even Li Chengqian and Li Tai paid little attention to it, let alone the concubine Li Kuan.
Li Kuan glanced at him and said slowly: "Father, stop being so pretentious. It's really disgusting."
"After I leave, if you have time, you should pay more attention to the prince."
"Some people will go astray once they are not tightened."
"Okay, I, Li Kuan, have eaten enough. Father, please continue eating."
Li Kuan left his seat and returned to his original position to read the military manual.
Li Shimin was stunned by what he said, and felt that there was an unknown anger in his heart that he wanted to release, but! He still held back!
He looked back at Li Kuan with an incomprehensible look in his eyes. He didn't know what he was thinking, and finally turned into a long sigh.
"Your eldest brother, father will be watching."
"After all, it was you who exchanged for his stability. The Tang Dynasty in his hands must be strong! It is worthy of your sacrifice today!"
Li Shimin will take this matter to heart, and he will supervise Li Chengqian's every move to avoid going astray.
After dinner.
After asking the palace maid to collect the things, Li Shimin began to handle government affairs again.
He didn't stop until it was time to fall asleep.
"Kuan'er, it's getting late. Let's just sleep here today."
"Father, I will also accompany you."
"Tomorrow, remember to bring more warm clothes. The weather in the Turks is not as good as that in the Tang Dynasty. You should take precautions."
Li Shimin gave suggestions.
He looked worried about his son's long journey.
Li Kuan saw it and smiled: "Okay, I will do it."
Nothing more was said.
Turn off the lights and go to sleep.
Waiting for delivery tomorrow.
And this night is of extraordinary significance.
It was the first time that Li Shimin slept in Tai Chi Palace, and it was also the first time that he and Li Kuan slept in the same room. In the past, when the children were still young, even if they had time, they would sleep with Queen Changsun's children.
As for Li Kuan….
I haven't hurt him since he was a child.
perhaps…….
It was the farewell to Li Kuan tomorrow that awakened the little fatherly love in Li Shimin's heart.
.….….….….….….
Vertical sun.
The gates from the Imperial City to the outside of Chang'an City were all wide open, and Jinwu Guards stood neatly on both sides, leaving a road in the middle for carriages to pass.
On both sides of the road, many people had been waiting for a long time. Seeing the serious posture of the Jinwu Guards, they all knew that the notice yesterday was not a fake. The King of Chu was really going to be sent to the Turks to usher in peace.
