Li Shiming and Empress Zhangsun couldn't imagine how much Li Tai had suffered in the past few months. Although the little fatty was still a little chubby, his skin was dark and rough. His facial features were burnt, giving him a cute feeling, but he had an additional determination.
"Imperial Father, Imperial Mother, you don't have to worry about Green Sparrow.”Li Tai smiled and said," I'm healthier this way. Master Duan said that the body is the capital of everything. Now that I'm healthy, Father and Mother should be happy."”
"Duan shi?" Second Emperor Li and Empress Zhangsun were both taken aback. For a moment, they couldn't recall which master scholar Duan shi was.
"Green Sparrow, the Duan shi you're talking about can't be Duan Peng, right?”Second Emperor Li suddenly asked, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
"That's right." Li Tai didn't think there was anything wrong with it and said seriously,""Your son has decided to learn the art of war from Master Duan. I want to protect the country and protect the great lands of the Great Tang for Imperial Father. The purpose of entering the palace this time was to ask for permission from Imperial Father and Imperial Mother.”
"Nonsense!" His Majesty Li Er's face immediately turned cold as he reprimanded,""If you want to strengthen your body, go to the Embroidered Guard Camp to train. However, you are a descendant of the royal family, the dignified King of Wei. What you should learn is the way to govern the world and help the country, the foundation of your existence. Learn what art of war, you're not allowed!"
Li Shi Min's refusal was very straightforward. Li Tai was very surprised. He didn't know why his father, who usually loved him, became so violent when he mentioned this matter.
What Li Tai didn't know was that after the incident at Xuanwu Sect, Li Shimin killed his brother and seized the throne. After the Great Ancestor Li Yuan, who was forced to abdicate, learned that his two sons had died, he cursed Li Shimin's sons to have a day like this, where brothers would kill each other for the throne.
According to the trend of real history, it was indeed similar to the curse of Great Ancestor Li Yuan. Li Shimin's sons were ruthless enough. If it was not for Li Er Emperor's strong methods, the change of Xuanwu Sect would have happened again.
Now that Li Shi Min had established the Crown Prince Li Chengqian, he was very afraid that his son would have absolute military power and military means. This could cause the brothers to fight each other in the future.
That was why Li Shimin encouraged Li Tai to study Confucianism, hoping that he could become a moral gentleman.
But who knew that after returning from the Embroidered Guard Battalion for three months, Li Tai would actually say that he wanted to learn the art of war from Duan Peng. Li Shimin was immediately hit on the sore spot and immediately flew into a rage.
"This matter absolutely cannot be done.”"I still have many matters to attend to. Qing Que, you should accompany your mother and have a good chat." Li Shi Min stood up and said coldly.”
Surrounded by a group of eunuchs and palace maids, Second Emperor Li left the harem, leaving behind a puzzled Li Tai looking at Empress Zhangsun, who had been smiling all along.
"Green Sparrow, do you really have to learn the art of war from Duan Peng?”Empress Zhangsun asked.
"Un. I must learn from Teacher Duan.”" Duan shi is a godlike soldier," Li Tai said stubbornly." If all the generals of the Great Tang were to stand together, who would be able to annihilate 8,000 with only 600 soldiers? Regardless of whether it is training troops or strategic foresight, I feel that Duan shi is definitely the best choice to be my teacher. Especially after the martial arts practice in the valley today, I'm even more certain.”
Empress Zhangsun nodded. He had heard about the martial arts practice in the Brocade Camp today. Li Chengqian and many princes and princesses had followed Li Shimin to watch. However, Empress Zhangsun had asthma and could not go out easily.
But after hearing Li Chengqian's exultant account and Second Emperor Li's constant awkwardness, if Duan Peng had appeared a few years earlier, the Great Tang might not have faced the disaster of the Turks and the alliance at the Wei River.
Empress Zhangsun felt that this Duan Peng was definitely not ordinary. After all, what kind of person was her husband, Second Emperor Li? He was a typical person who would not release his eagle until he saw the rabbit. If Duan Peng was not really capable, he would not have given him such a generous gift at such a young age. He was even more full of praise.
After affirming Duan Peng's talent and ability, Zhangsun Chong didn't object to Li Tai taking Duan Peng as his master. The key was how to deal with Second Emperor Li. Thus, it depended on how determined Li Tai was.
"Green Sparrow, since you have such determination, this widow will give you an idea. Are you willing?”Empress Zhangsun said with a smile.
"Imperial Mother, speak quickly!" Li Tai urged excitedly.
……
The night wind was cold. Li Shiming was still reading memorials in the Dew Palace alone. The eunuch beside him couldn't remember if it was the fourth or fifth time he had cut the wick from the candle.
Outside the hall, the two brothers, Li Chengqian and Li Tai, asked to see him. The eunuch rushed in to report.
Li Shi Min frowned. He knew that it must be about Li Tai taking Duan Peng as his master, so he called Li Chengqian over to help explain. He wanted to not see him, but he also felt that it was not a good idea to continue like this.
Nodding his head, he signaled Chang Tu to bring the two princes in. Li Shi Min also put down the cinnabar pen he was using to review the memorials and rubbed his sore eyes.
"Your son greets Imperial Father!" Li Chengqian and Li Tai kneeled in front of Li Shiming.
"Forget it, get up." Li Shi Min looked at his two sons and said,""If the two royal sons come to accompany zhen to reminisce about family affairs, zhen will be very happy. However, it was better not to mention the matter of Green Sparrow taking Duan Peng as her master again.”
Li Chengqian and Li Tai looked at each other and secretly talked to each other. As expected, their mother Empress Zhangsun understood Emperor Li Er the best. She could even predict everything he said accurately. It seemed that this time, it might really work.
"Father, you've misunderstood. We're not here to talk about this matter.”Li Chengqian smiled and presented a memorial."Your son came here because I feel that I am not worthy of being the Crown Prince, so I asked Imperial Father to choose someone else.”
Just as Li Shiming was looking at Li Chengqian in shock, Li Tai also took out a memorial and handed it to Li Shiming.
"Your son, Li Tai, the King of Wei, also has a memorial.”Li Tai shouted," Your son requests to return to the vassal state immediately. Without my father's order, I cannot enter Chang 'an for no reason. Otherwise, please behead me!"”
Li Shi Min looked at his two favorite sons echoing each other, and his mouth twitched in anger.
"Are you two unfilial sons trying to anger me to death?”"Take back the memorial and tell me what happened. Otherwise, I'll let you know the punishment in the palace."”
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