Li Kuan glanced at Changsun Wuji, Cui Renshi and others, his playful eyes gradually became cold, and he thought, "This is just the beginning!"
If it were not for repeated persecution, Li Kuan would not be willing to wade through this muddy water. He would still be regarded as a thorn in his eyes after repeated concessions. In that case, we must face the difficulties and master our own destiny. My life is my fate.
Whether Shang Shuling or Daxingtai is a springboard for Li Kuan. Since the emperor gave him this springboard, does Li Kuan have any reason to refuse? Before that, it was just a teasing statement. If you want to hit others, the most ruthless thing is to give them hope and let it die.
Li Shimin suddenly realized that he was secretly cursing Li Kuan. He didn't even see him as the emperor. Then he said: "Also, add 10,000 households, give a golden car, a set of clothes and a crown, and a jade bib. A pair, sixty catties of gold, nine music and ceremonies totaling sixty people."
Li Kuan bowed in salute and thanked him for his gratitude. These rewards were the icing on the cake for Li Kuan. The real important thing was Shang Shuling and Daxingtai official positions. Because Da'an Palace serves as Li Kuan’s residence, it can also increase the number of guards in the Imperial Palace and the Tent House.
Originally, the number of people in the Qinshifu and the Tenneifu was limited to five hundred people, but now with this level of identity, not only can it double to 1,000 people, but even 2,000 people will be no problem as long as Li Kuan can afford it. Of course, the number of deacon guards in the palace of the Qin Palace must not exceed 2,000. If the number exceeds the prescribed number, the crime will be convicted of treason.
Since Li Shimin became the emperor, he has almost controlled the number of the Prince’s Mansion Guards at five hundred people. It is still the power of one-word kings. As for the prefecture, there are only a hundred people at most, while other state princes and horse mansions have less than one hundred people. .
"I hosted a banquet in the Hall of Two Ceremonies. Let all Aiqing accompany me to the banquet!" Li Shimin stood up with a smile, glanced at Li Kuan, and said, "You follow me!"
"only!"
Li Kuan nodded and said yes. Li Shimin walked straight to the outside of the hall. Li Kuan hurriedly followed. He wanted to follow behind him, but he was pushed directly by Li Daozong, bringing him closer to Li Shimin. According to the rules of etiquette: "The monarch is in the front, the minister is in the back, and the minister shall not go with the king."
Li Daozong is the emperor's uncle, and he should be closely behind them. Fang Xuanling, Changsun Wuji, Du Ruhui and other ministers are behind Li Daozong. The civil and military officials left the Taiji Hall and walked in the direction of the Liangyi Hall. There should be no whispers on the way forward. They must bow their heads and walk slowly, not too fast or too slow. Every step must be careful to avoid collisions with others.
"Come here! I have something to ask you!"
Li Kuan was shocked when he heard the words. He was only half a step away from the emperor. Even if he spoke, it was no problem. However, listening to Li Shimin's meaning was a little far away, which made Li Kuan hesitate to go forward and go with the emperor. Li Shimin side. He glanced at his head and teased: "How did you change it after doing Shang Shuling?"
Li Kuan smiled awkwardly, biting his scalp to go with Li Kuan, Li Shimin looked at Li Kuan with a smile, and found that he had dark skin and his whole body looked a lot stronger, with a well-proportioned figure, and a look similar to his own. , Li Shimin nodded with satisfaction and praised: "Worthy of my son!"
Li Kuan smiled and did not answer the conversation. It was not that he didn’t want to answer but that he couldn’t answer the conversation. He couldn’t sing a drama with Li Shimin. Then he was really looking for death, or he could admit that Li Kuan couldn’t say it, so he could only calmly. Smile without talking.
"When did you return to Beijing?" Li Kuan thought for a while and replied, "I don't remember for a while, how many days!..."
Before Li Kuan finished speaking, he heard Li Daozong answer and add: "Eighth!"
Li Kuan's heart tightened, and he looked at Li Daozong complainingly, and seemed to ask him why he was so straightforward. Doesn't this mean selling himself? Li Daozong turned a deaf ear, as if he hadn't seen it, Li Kuan suddenly felt a chill. Turning his head awkwardly, he just saw a layer of chill on Li Shimin's stern face.
Li Kuan secretly complained, who told him to put on such an uncle who likes to sell nephews. When Li Shimin asked, Li Kuan guessed what he meant by saying, "I haven't entered the palace to see me for so long since I came back!" So Li Kuan deliberately didn't say the specific time, just because he was afraid of the embarrassment, and he went back to Beijing early and stayed with his wife. By his side, if Li Shimin knew the truth, he would definitely say that he was not doing his job properly.
Li Shimin was indeed upset, but after thinking about Wu Jue who was still pregnant, he didn't say much. I can’t help but think of myself back then. The father and son look similar, but their personalities are somewhat different. When the eldest grandson and the other concubines were pregnant, Li Shimin still focused on national affairs. There was no time to talk about children’s personal affair, but now it’s better for Li. Kuan directly reversed it.
The scene was a bit embarrassing for a while, but fortunately, Li Shimin didn't care too much, and then went on to say: "I appoint you as Shangshuling and Daxingtai. I have high hopes for you. Don't live up to my expectations! In addition, the daily meeting is also It's time to show up."
"Yeah!" Li Kuan obediently nodded and agreed. He had been mentally prepared for this. Now that he decided to fight for a seat, how could he stay away from the court, sitting at home, how to know about the country's major events and personnel changes? Above the hall.
"The battle of Xue Yantuo, do you have anything to hide from me?"
Li Shimin said suddenly, shocked that Li Kuan and Li Daozong's expressions were a little stiff. In fact, they did have something to hide and were full of doubts. They had been silent about this matter, and almost no one knew how much. Why did the emperor still know
"The reason why I appoint you such a high position is also one of the reasons! As for why I know, don’t forget that I am the king of a country, especially in military affairs. I really think I don’t know? I promise you about this. Don’t interfere, it’s up to you how you want to deal with it, and I want to know the truth of the matter, so you let it go, and I will back you up for everything. No matter who it is, I will hold him accountable."
Both Li Kuan and Li Daozong were silent. After a while, Li Kuan said seriously, "Thank you, the emperor!"
Li Shimin didn't know the specific circumstances of the Battle of the Xiongnu River. Later, he knew something accidentally and wanted to trace it. Li Shimin was very furious at the news that Li Kuan was nearly murdered. In addition, Li Chengqian, the eldest son of the forefoot, died of illness in Yushan, and he learned that the second son was almost killed on the hind foot.
"How are Su's mother and son?" Li Shimin spoke again, leaving Li Kuan completely speechless, and bit the bullet and replied, "Everything is fine!"
Every time Li Shimin spoke like a bomb, Li Kuan was unable to fight back. Whether it was what they concealed or the fact that Su’s mother and son were taken back to the capital, Li Shimin knew about it. This surprised Li Kuan and worried at the same time. Does he know everything about himself
Just when Li Kuan was afraid, Li Shimin did not continue to speak, but let Li breathe a sigh of relief. He was most afraid that Li Shimin knew that he had cultivated a secret force, and even the things he secretly arranged were also known, and finally he felt relieved about this. Fortunately, others did it in secret.
Even so, Li Kuan was shocked in a cold sweat! Because it was the first time he saw Tang Taizong Li Shimin’s unpredictable, as if nothing could escape his eyes, he did not intervene because it did not affect the overall situation. Otherwise, with Li Shimin’s temperament, he would never hesitate to take action. Li Kuan finally knew the emperor. The depth of mind is unfathomable. (End of this chapter)