Seeing Li Ke playing with the gold medal in his hand, Li Shimin couldn't help but smile. Li Ke was only seven years old after all. Although he had such a heaven-defying opportunity, he was still naive.
However, Li Shiming asked again,""Third Bro, have you told anyone about this?”
Li Ke shook his head and said," No, at that time in the dream, the voice that sounded in your son's ear said that apart from Father, no one else could tell you about these things. It said that even if you taught your son these things, you couldn't hide it from Father."”
When Li Ke said this, he seemed to have said it subconsciously without thinking at all.
However, it was also because of this subconscious action that Li Shiming's eyes lit up.
Li Shi Min's face was filled with joy when he heard Li Ke's words.
From the moment he ascended the throne, everything Li Shimin did was to prove that he was a suitable and wise ruler.
After all, although the incident at the Black Tortoise Sect had passed, it had left an indelible shadow in Li Shiming's heart.
According to Li Ke, although the Li family's ancestor's words had already indirectly acknowledged and praised him.
How could Li Shi Min not be surprised?
After calming down a little, Li Shimin nodded and said,"Alright, third brother, remember this in the future. You must not tell anyone about this, not even your mother.”
Li Ke pretended to be confused, but he nodded after a moment.”
Li Shiming couldn't help but smile at his obedient appearance, and he touched Li Ke's head with his right hand.
As for whether or not he would go to the directorate in the future, Li Shimin did not mention it again.
After Li Shi Min left happily, Li Ke also let out a long sigh of relief.
After today's incident, Li Ke believed that even if he did something out of line in the future, it wouldn't be too strange for Li Shiming.
Moreover, with the knowledge that the Li family's ancestor had imparted to him in his dream, his position in Li Shiming's heart would rise sharply.
Think about it! Li Ke played with the gold medal in his hand, and a thoughtful expression appeared on his childish face.
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The next day, after Li Ke yawned and put on his clothes with the help of the maid, he saw Xu Wei, who should have been beside Li Shimin in the past, just as he opened the door.
After seeing Li Ke walk out, Xu Wei immediately bowed and said,"This old servant greets the Third Prince. His Majesty has ordered the Third Prince to go to the royal study.”
Hearing this, Li Ke was stunned for a moment." It's so early. Why did Father call me to the royal study?”
Xu Wei lowered his head and said,"How can I dare to ask more about Your Majesty's matters?"”
Seeing this, Li Ke rolled his eyes and waved his hand."Let's go!"
He followed Xu Wei all the way. When they reached the entrance of the royal study, Xu Wei bowed and said,"Your Majesty, the Third Prince is here.”
"Let Third Brother in."
Soon, Li Shiming's voice came from the room.
When Li Ke entered the room, he found that Li Shi Min was not the only one in the royal study. Other than Li Shi Min, there were a few others.
Among them were Zhangsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Cheng Yaojin, and Li Ji.
Apart from them, there was also the Minister of Revenue, Wen Zhengyang.
Seeing the few of them, Li Ke was stunned for a moment before bowing to them.
Whether it was Zhangsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, or even Cheng Yaojin, they could all be said to be the founding fathers of the country. In the past, even Li Ke had to do his best when he saw them.
After Zhangsun Wuji and the others returned the greeting, Li Shimin waved his hand and said,""Third brother, sit down and listen to it together. In the future, come to the royal study more often.”
Hearing Li Shiming's words, Zhangsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, and Cheng Yaojin's expressions turned serious.
What kind of place was the royal study? It was basically the place where Li Shiming discussed matters of the court with them. Even Li Chengqian did not have many opportunities to come to the royal study.
However, from Li Shiming's words, it was obvious that he wanted to nurture Li Ke.
The four of them, including Cheng Yaojin, were able to reach their current positions because of their clever minds.
Li Shi Min's actions naturally caused the four of them to ponder.
Therefore, when they looked at Li Ke, the four of them could not help but have a hint of deep thought and surprise in their eyes.
"Your son understands."
As for the four people's reactions, Li Ke only responded softly and sat at the side, shaking his legs while eating the pastries.
Li Ke hadn't eaten yet, so he was hungry. He could eat some pastries to fill his stomach.
Although the dishes in the Great Tang were not very good, the pastries tasted quite good. Even Li Ke had no choice.
Immediately, Li Shi Min gestured, and Li Ji, who was standing at the very side, said coldly,"Lord Wen, every year, the Ministry of War uses tens of thousands of horses. If we don't replace them with new ones, do you want our Tang cavalry to transform into infantry?”
Facing Li Ji, the Minister of War surnamed Wen said indifferently,"I also know this, which is why I suggested that we give Lord Li ten thousand taels of silver. Otherwise, why would we spend so much?”
Cheng Yaojin sneered." Buying a horse from Longxi's horse farm costs ten taels of silver, or ten thousand taels of silver. In total, there are only a thousand horses. If we train them, I'm afraid they will all be used up in less than half a year. Is that a lot? Old Cheng, why don't I feel anything?"
Wen Zhengyang glanced at Cheng Yaojin and said,""Even so, the Ministry of War spends hundreds of thousands of silver every year. This figure is a little too much. Now that the national treasury is empty, how can it withstand such consumption?”
"But the reason why horses are wasted is mostly due to the wear and tear of their hooves. This is also a major factor that has troubled cavalry. In the past two years, there have been countless skirmishes with the Turks on the border, so they have trained harder. Shouldn't they have damaged their horses?”Li Ji continued.
However, in the face of Li Ji's words, Wen Zhengyang still shook his head and said firmly,""10,000 taels of silver is already the limit. Any more and there won't be any money in other places.”
Cheng Yaojin was furious when he heard this." Old man, I told you to take the money. Why are you talking so much nonsense? Don't blame me for making you take the money."”
Even in the face of Cheng Yaojin's threat, Wen Zhengyang's face was still stern, as if he could get the money but not his life, causing Cheng Yaojin to clench his fists so hard that they cracked.
Li Shiming shook his head as he watched the two sides quarrel, and even Zhangsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling joined the battle camp.
In the end, Li Ke looked at the side and finished the plate of pastries. Hearing the noise around him, Li Ke suddenly sighed.
"Isn't it just the wear and tear on the hooves of the warhorses? It's not something too difficult."
When Li Ke's childish voice left his mouth, Cheng Yaojin, Zhangsun Wuji, and the others who were about to fight in the room quieted down and turned to look at Li Ke.
PS: Let me say, the currency used in the Tang Dynasty was mostly copper coins, Yi Guan, or Wan Guan, etc., but it was too troublesome to calculate this. Therefore, in the book, the more common silver and gold were used as substitutes. I hope everyone understands!
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