As if granted amnesty, the chamberlains went down to fetch the golden basin, tribute fruit, hot towel, futon and other things to serve.
It was much easier to serve Li Chen than Li Yuan.
Especially during this period of time, Li Yuan's temper was particularly explosive. He would lose his temper at any time, which made it difficult for the eunuchs.
"Imperial Grandfather, please hold the chess."
Li Chen said with a smile.
He hadn't learned much about Go, but the previous Li Chen was very good at it. Now, he naturally inherited the ability to play Go.
Why did Li Yuan like to play chess with him?
The reason was simple.
It would be fine as long as he lost every time.
She had to act, but she couldn't act too fake. If she acted too fake, Li Yuan would see through it.
He had to make it seem like both sides were evenly matched, or he had to keep the situation tense and let Li Yuan rack his brains to win.
Otherwise, everything would go smoothly, but in the end, he would suddenly make a mistake and let Li Yuan turn the tables.
Just like in LOL, winning by a narrow margin and making a comeback was the best!
Of course, it was very difficult to do this. Li Yuan was not a weakling. To be able to control the chessboard to this extent, he had to be at least three levels higher than him!
"Good, good, good. Hahaha, I'll go first.”
Li Yuan rubbed his hands, ready for a big battle.
He placed his piece solemnly, and Li Chen casually placed it down.
Patter, patter.
"Hiss, Chen 'er, your Go skills have improved!”
Li Yuan held the chess piece in his hand and frowned.
His piece of chess had already been forced into a corner by Li Chen. At this moment, he was wondering if he should cut off his tail to survive and open up another battlefield.
Li Chen chuckled,
"Imperial Grandfather, don't be restricted to one side, you have to look at the big picture.”
Li Yuan seemed to have sensed something and shifted his attention from the upper left corner to the center.
Suddenly, he raised his eyebrows and placed a piece in joy.
He rubbed his hands excitedly and said,
Li Chen didn't reply and continued to place his chess piece.
Pa da, pa da!
Li Yuan continued to place his pieces, and the more he killed, the braver he became. He had the advantage all the way and turned the tables.
"Imperial Grandfather's Go skills are profound, I still need to learn more.”
Li Chen said with "heartfelt" admiration.
"Hahaha, you're not bad yourself! He was able to force me to almost admit defeat after dozens of moves!”
Li Yuan's annoyance was swept away and he laughed heartily,
"You placed your stone too quickly. The more advantageous you are, the more inconsiderate you are. Such a radical move will definitely leave a flaw!”
"As for me, although I'm at a disadvantage, my territory is impregnable. As long as I fight steadily and persevere, when the opportunity comes, there will be a day when the clouds will be lifted!”
"It's the same for marching, fighting, governing, and stabilizing the country. Don't let your guard down!"
Li Chen nodded seriously and said respectfully,"
"Thank you for your teachings, Imperial Grandfather.”
However, he did not think much of it.
I'll let you go, but you're bragging now, old man? Bah!
Do you believe that I'll give you three stones and kill you within a hundred moves?
Whether it was Li Chen from before or him now, they both needed to please their grandfather. He was the key to the fight for the throne!
As long as he could gain Li Yuan's trust and support in advance, he could deal with whoever he wanted.
Whether it was Li Shimin, Li Jiancheng, Li Yuanji, or the three of them, they would attack together!
"Hahaha, good child, every time you come, my troubles will disappear!”
Li Yuan laughed loudly as he stood up. He held Li Chen's hand and said,
"Let's go and swim in the lake!"
……
Within the Imperial City, the Eastern Sea Pond.
On the lake, the blue waves rippled, and a pleasure boat floated on the water.
On the boat, Li Yuan stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the calm lake.
Li Chen also accompanied him to admire the scenery.
Li Yuan suddenly asked.
Li Chen was slightly startled before replying,"
His answer was very reasonable.
When Li Yuan heard this, he nodded his head. Then, he shook his head gently and sighed,
"This is naturally the most important matter, but there is another important matter, which is the foundation of the country!”
Li Chen was shocked!
The foundation of the country!
In the past dynasties, the fight for the throne was known as the "struggle for the foundation of the country". What Li Yuan meant by this was…?
"Imperial Grandfather, please enlighten me."
Li Chen said softly.
Thud!
Li Yuan threw a stone into the water, causing ripples.
"Although the surface of the lake is flat, there are undercurrents surging!”
His sudden question made Li Chen even more certain of his guess.
He definitely wanted to say something to her!
"Chen 'er, do you think it's better for your uncle or your father to be the Crown Prince?”
he asked suddenly.
Li Chen's heart shook again.
It's here, it's really here!
"It doesn't matter who becomes the Crown Prince. It doesn't matter to Eldest Uncle or Fourth Uncle, as long as it's not Li Shi Min who becomes the Crown Prince.”
Li Yuan looked at him deeply.
"Your obsession with your father is too deep…"
he said softly.
Li Yuan was not surprised by this answer.
"Alright, let's not talk about this for now."
Li Yuan continued,
"I don't want to see my brothers kill each other. I want to send your father to Luoyang to build a banner for the emperor! How is it?"
"Absolutely not!" Li Chen firmly rejected.
"Oh?"
Li Yuan did not expect Li Chen to have such a big reaction this time. He asked in surprise,
"Why?"
Li Chen took a deep breath and said coldly,"
"Li Shi Min is a vicious man with wild ambitions! He once said that those who wanted to achieve great things could kill their loved ones!”
"If Imperial Grandfather lets him go to Luoyang, it would be like letting a tiger return to the mountain! At that time, the world would be in chaos and the people would be in misery!”
Li Yuan's pupils contracted slightly, as if he was shocked by Li Chen's shocking words.
"He is brave and good at fighting, and he has a group of powerful generals under him. The north is also pacified by him, so he doesn't need to manage it.”
Li Chen continued,
" If he were to build another country, he might have some misgivings when Imperial Grandfather is still around. However, if Imperial Grandfather were to ride the dragon in Bintian one day…he would definitely send the entire country to attack Chang 'an!”
"In the past, Qin Shihuang swept across the world and unified the Central Plains! As a result, the emperors of the future generations all set unification as their goal! Do you think that with Li Shimin's ambition, he would be content to stay in a corner like Wang Shichong? Dou Jiande and the likes?"
Li Yuan was dumbstruck. The stone in his hand fell to the deck.
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