Li Chengdao was carrying out a vigorous unification of Europe, setting off huge waves.
But not a single ripple of this war had reached the Great Tang.
Not only was the Great Tang thousands of kilometers away from Europe, but it was also separated by India, Persia, and the countries of the Western Regions.
Chang 'an, Great Tang.
Chang 'an was the capital of the Tang Empire, the most majestic city in the world, and also the most prosperous capital of the Tang Empire.
Ten years ago, after the incident at Xuanwu Gate, which the people of the Great Tang kept a secret, Great Ancestor Li Yuan took the initiative to abdicate and retired to the palace to become the Retired Emperor.
The King of Qin, Li Shimin, ascended the throne and became the Son of Heaven.
The new emperor indeed had the outstanding talent of a wise ruler.
After Li Shimin ascended the throne, he named the year Zhenguan and began to work hard to make the Great Tang flourish.
With a strong army, a prosperous economy, and successive dynasties, everything in the Great Tang was flourishing.
But the blood behind this prosperity,
However, no one dared to mention it.
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Set up a government hall.
Today, Li Shimin was having lunch in Zhangsun Wugou's palace. Li Zhi was also here.
Because Li Zhi was only ten years old, and his two brothers were already over sixteen years old and had their own mansions, he still needed to live with his mother.
The family was happy and harmonious. It was a rare royal family warmth.
After the meal, the palace maid brought a hot towel to clean Li Shimin's hands.
"Why is Your Majesty so happy today?”
Zhangsun Wugou took the towel and handed over a cup of tea before asking curiously.
Li Shi Min took a sip of tea and smiled,"You don't know, but the Jiangnan flood problem that has troubled Zhen for a month has been solved. How can Zhen not be happy?”
"I haven't slept well for more than a month.”
As the ruler of a country, there were many things to worry about.
Li Shimin was a wise ruler, so he did his best to manage the country.
"I see. No wonder His Majesty's appetite is better than usual today. He even used an extra bowl of rice.”
Zhangsun Wugou said with a smile.
At this moment, Li Zhi, who was sitting at the side, pouted and complained unhappily,"Imperial Father is busy with state affairs all day long and hasn't accompanied me for a long time. He doesn't care about me at all.”
If the other princes and princesses said this, Li Shiming would definitely scold them for being insensible, but Li Zhi was different.
Li Zhi was his most beloved youngest son. How could ordinary children compare to him?
Hugging Li Zhi in his arms, Li Shimin said with a pleasant expression,"
"How can Imperial Father not care about Slave Zhi? However, as the ruler of a country, all the people in the world need my father to worry about them. Slave Zhi, you have to understand my father.”
"When Imperial Father is free, can I accompany you to release the paper kites outside the palace?”
As she spoke, she even patted Li Zhi's head dotingly.
However, Li Zhi did not give up and said,"Father, you care about me. Do you still remember what you promised me last month?”
"Uh…"
Li Shi Min's face froze, not knowing how to answer.
Seeing this, Li Zhi said aggrievedly,"Last month, you promised to set off a big firework with me. Have you forgotten?"
Li Shi Min suddenly remembered and quickly tried to salvage the situation,"Imperial Father has forgotten about it. Then I will accompany you to put it away in two days, okay?”
"No! I want to release the biggest and most beautiful fireworks today!”
Li Zhi threw a tantrum.
However, as soon as he finished speaking, Zhangsun Wugou's expression suddenly turned serious. He berated,"Slave Zhi, shut up!"
Zhangsun Wugou rarely spoke in such a stern tone, and Li Zhi was instantly shocked.
He raised his head and stared blankly at his mother.
Li Shi Min frowned and asked,"If you want to set off fireworks, then so be it. Guanyin, why are you reprimanding Slave Zhi like this?”
Zhangsun Wugou sighed softly and lowered his voice."Your Majesty, have you forgotten that today is the death anniversary of Crown Prince Yin and King Assassination?”
As soon as he said this, the atmosphere in the entire Administrative Hall instantly became stiff and cold.
Conceal the prince and assassinate the king.
The posthumous titles of the former Crown Prince Li Jiancheng and King Qi Li Yuanji were taboo in the palace.
The eunuchs and serving girls in the palace were so frightened that they almost knelt on the ground.
Each and every one of them was trembling, wishing that they were deaf!
The amiable smile on Li Shi Min's face gradually disappeared, and he said expressionlessly,"So what? Then it was even more necessary to set off fireworks to wash away the bad luck!”
"Your Majesty."
Zhangsun Wugou's eyes dimmed.
She knew that this was Li Shiming's knot in his heart, and he hated to talk about the past, but she still had to say what she needed to say.
"The dead are important. No matter what grudges you had, Your Majesty should not be so rude. You should go and pay your respects. After all, you were once brothers.”
The word "brother" touched a chord in Li Shiming's heart, and he fell silent.
After a long time, he said,""I understand. I'll go later."
After saying that, he carried Li Zhi down from his arms, then stood up and left the Political Hall.
"Sigh!"
Zhangsun Wugou let out a long sigh as he watched Li Shiming leave. A hint of sorrow flashed in his eyes.
Why did the tragedy ten years ago come to that?
Thinking of this, she summoned her personal palace maid and instructed,"Prepare a gift for the hidden crown prince consort and offer condolences on behalf of BenGong. Remember to pay attention to etiquette."
"Yes, Empress."
The palace maid replied respectfully.
Zhangsun Wugou then turned his gaze to the innocent-looking Li Zhi and said sternly,""Go back to your room and copy the Analects of Confucius ten times as punishment!"
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Li Shi Min walked in the imperial garden with a gloomy look in his eyes.
Zhangsun Wugou's words caused Li Shiming's originally bright mood to become clouded.
What happened ten years ago was a stain that he could never wash away in his life, but he never regretted doing it.
Suddenly, he stopped in his tracks and said to the pen-wielding eunuch beside him,""To the Lakeside Hall!"
"Here!"
The pen-wielding eunuch replied respectfully and followed closely behind Li Shimin.
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