When Cheng Chen mentioned that there was a war at the northern border, Li Er's nerves immediately tensed up.
Ever since the founding of the Great Tang, the Turks had been a thorn in the Emperor's side, both during Li Yuan's reign and after Li Er's succession.
Li Er would never forget the humiliation of being forced to sever the White Horse Oath by the Turkic Khagan when he had just ascended the throne. Over the years, Li Er had always worked hard to make the country prosperous.
He wanted to wipe out the Turks one day and wash away his shame.
But even though the Great Tang had grown stronger, it would still be extremely difficult to destroy the Turks. Moreover, the autumn harvest was just around the corner.
If the Turks invaded the south now, it would be a great blow to the Great Tang, its people, and its economy. Li Er had no choice but to take it seriously.
All these reasons combined made Li Er's tone become much heavier.
However, Cheng Chen was unhappy. He had kindly reminded him, but not only was there no reward, but he also wanted to punish him. What kind of logic was this?
Cheng Chen had predicted that there would be a war at the border, and it was not just a casual remark. Today, he and the butler went to buy mutton and found that the price of mutton had skyrocketed, and the supply was extremely short.
He had felt that something was wrong, and when he combined it with his knowledge of history, he quickly realized that the Turks were making a big move.
During Li Er's reign, the Great Tang's greatest enemy had been the Turks, and there had been almost no end to the war between the two countries. It was only later that the Great Tang had destroyed the Turks and established a protectorate.
The threat of the Turks was finally removed.
Therefore, Cheng Chen was very confident in his prediction.
"Your Majesty, if you don't believe me, then just pretend that I didn't say anything. I'm just a child, so why are you so serious?”Cheng Chen curled his lips.
Li Er heard Cheng Chen's tone and knew that he was emotional, but Li Er couldn't care less about Cheng Chen's emotions now. He asked anxiously,"Cheng Chen, this matter is of great importance.”
"If you don't have any evidence and speak without thinking, I definitely won't let you off easily!”
"Whatever." Cheng Chen shrugged." Anyway, I'm not the one at a disadvantage. Even if the Turks invade the south, they won't be able to reach Chang 'an for a while.”
"Even if you really hit it, that's the matter of the people in power. What does it have to do with a child like me?”
"Your Majesty, you've eaten and drunk. If there's nothing else, you should go back. It's already late and we should all rest.”
Li Eryi was stunned. Then, a wave of anger surged up." Are you trying to chase me away?!"”
What was going on? He was chased out of the palace by the Empress, and when he went to the official's house, he was chased out by a naughty child. He was really a little miserable as an emperor.
Cheng Yaojin was so frightened that he hurriedly cupped his fists." Your Majesty, how can I chase you away? Cheng Chen is just a child. Don't lower yourself to his level."”
Cheng Yaojin turned around and glared at Cheng Chen." Little ancestor, stop talking. If you don't want to live, don't drag our family down, okay?" I really have to hand it to you!"
Cheng Chen pursed his lips." Father, you're really a coward. Fine, if you're willing to accompany His Majesty, you can accompany him. I'm sleepy, I'm going to sleep."”
"Your Majesty, I will take my leave." Cheng Chen cupped his fists and turned to leave.
" You..." Cheng Yaojin was speechless. He looked at Li Er and said with a smile,""Your Majesty, he's just a child. Don't lower yourself to his level.”
Li Er was really a little angry, but on second thought, Cheng Chen was indeed a child. Why was he so angry with a child?
"Sigh, forget it." Li Er waved his hand and looked at Cheng Yaojin." Minister Cheng, how credible do you think Cheng Chen's words are?”
"Your Majesty, let's not talk about the veracity of this child's words." Cheng Yaojin thought for a moment, then clasped his fists.”
"This is a major matter, and if anything goes wrong, our Great Tang will suffer tremendous losses. Thus, this subject believes that it is better to believe it than not!”
Li Er frowned when he heard this. He also knew that this matter was of great importance, but he was the ruler of a country after all. He could not make wild guesses without evidence.
No, I still have to find Cheng Chen and make him explain clearly.
"Minister Cheng, go and call Cheng Chen back. I want to ask him.”
"Your Majesty, I'll go." Pei Cui Yun, who had been serving at the side, spoke.
"Well, that's good. Thank you, Mrs. Cheng.”Li Er smiled.
"Your Majesty, you're welcome. You're the monarch, and I'm a minister. It's only right to share the burden for the monarch. Besides, the Cheng family and Your Majesty are about to become in-laws!”Pei Cui Yun smiled.
"Eh? Hahaha, that's right, they're going to be in-laws soon.”Li Er laughed loudly. At the same time, he thought to himself,'We're going to be in-laws. Your son seduced my two princesses. Isn't that in-laws?'
Thinking of Chang Le, Gao Yang and the Empress in the palace, Li Er's head hurt even more.
Pei Cui Yun bowed and left. After an hour, Pei Cui Yun returned.
"Mrs. Cheng, where's Cheng Chen?" Li Er asked.”
Pei Cuiyun smiled awkwardly and cupped her fists," Your Majesty, I am useless and can't move Cheng Chen.”
"Cheng Chen asked me to pass a message to Your Majesty.”
When Li Eryi heard this, he glared at him." This brat is still putting on airs?”
"This brat is really going overboard. Your Majesty, sit down. I'll go call him. If he doesn't come, I'll use my golden axe to chop him!”Cheng Yaojin shouted angrily.
"Forget it!" Li Er hurriedly stopped Cheng Yaojin and glared at him. Are you going to use the golden axe to strike me or him?
That golden axe was given by the late emperor. It could chop down a fatuous ruler and a treacherous official. He had never heard of it chopping down a son.
Li Er was not stupid. He could see that Cheng Yaojin and Cheng Chen were acting for him.
Alright! I admit it. When this matter is clarified, I will settle the score with you!
"Alright, just now, there was a problem with zhen's attitude. What Cheng Chen said is also right.”
"Your Majesty is wise. This subject will lead the way for Your Majesty.”
Pei Cuiyun brought Li Er to the door of Cheng Chen's room.
"Little Chen, His Majesty has come personally. Open the door quickly.”
"I'm going to sleep. If there's anything, let's talk tomorrow.”
"This brat." Pei Cuiyun looked at Li Er," Your Majesty, look at this…"
Li Er waved his hand." Madam Cheng, go and rest. I will talk to him."”
"Yes, I will take my leave." Pei Cui Yun bowed slightly and turned to leave.
After Pei Cui Yun left, Li Er pushed open the door and walked in. Cheng Chen was resting on the bed with his eyes closed. He could hear that Li Er had come in, but he deliberately didn't open his eyes.
Li Er rolled his eyes at Cheng Chen." That's enough. Are you done putting on airs?"”
"Zhen hasn't found trouble with you yet, and you still dare to throw your face. Do you know that because of you, Zhen was chased out by the Empress?”
Eh? Cheng Chen was stunned and opened his eyes." Your Majesty, so you're also afraid of your wife!"”
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