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Chapter 946: Heart-to-heart between father and son (Part 2)

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    Everyone has two sides, from the noble to the emperor, to the humble to the common people. Good and evil in human nature all exist at the same time. If you use this theory to look at Li Tai, everything can make sense.  Frankly speaking, Li Tai is not a bad person, and even if he is bad, he is not completely bad. There is a lot of honesty and simplicity in his character. He has been diligent in learning since he was a child, is knowledgeable, and has studied the sages and scriptures thoroughly.  Not inferior to any great scholar in the world.  He was originally a good boy who made Li Shimin extremely proud. However, as he grew older and the environment in which he grew up became turbid, Li Tai gradually wandered off the road.  His origin harmed him, his status as the legitimate prince harmed him, and the retainers and staff in the palace who all talked and tempted him to compete for the position of prince also harmed him. Under the influence of such an environment, Li Tai gradually felt that he was not worthy of the throne.  He should be a scholar, but a prince. How can the feeling of holding a book in his hand compare to holding the total power of the world in his hand?  So Li Tai took the first step. When Li Chengqian was still the prince, Li Tai planned to seize the throne with the instigation of his staff and disciples. After Li Chengqian fell, Li Tai no longer had any scruples, and the vacant position of the East Palace hung on him.  It seems to be a huge temptation, tempting him to keep climbing up, constantly using all his efforts to put aside good and evil to fight for the position he has longed for.  However, what Li Tai did could not escape Li Shimin's sight after all. Everything he did and every step of the layout of the court were invisible to Li Shimin's sight.  I'm afraid even he himself doesn't know how many wrong steps Li Tai made, but Li Shimin remembers them all and silently deducts points in his mind.  Until today, this originally beloved prince finally completely disappointed Li Shimin.  "Qingque, I have always doted on you the most. Among the three legitimate sons, my doting on you even exceeded the reliance on the prince. Because I doted on you, I even raised your ceremonial standards to be equal to those of the prince.  , regardless of the courtiers' secret comments, I allow you not to leave the vassal state or leave Chang'an, pardon the taxes of the people in Changxingfang where you live for three years, and allow you to discuss Taoism with the Confucian professors at Hongwen Hall, not to mention the gifts I have given you over the years.  All kinds of gold, silver, silk and farm products, Qingque, think about it carefully, at what point have I wronged you over the years?" Li Shimin sighed sadly.  Li Tai fell to the ground and cried loudly: "My father has been extremely benevolent and righteous to his son, but he did not know how to cherish his blessings, but did something wrong. He deserves to die!" Li Shimin nodded: "Yes, in life, you can know the word 'cherish blessings'  It¡¯s not easy anymore. I should be grateful for anything I get. I can¡¯t encourage my ambitions and ask for too much. Frankly speaking, I can¡¯t be considered a ¡®lucky person¡¯ in this life. I always want more after I get it. Therefore, I have left a lot of regrets in this life.  , and you, Qingque, are even worse. In this regard, the pheasant slave has done better than you. He has never asked me for anything. In his eyes, the gold, silver, silk and silk fields are nothing more than extraneous things. This is the only time in his life that he has asked for anything.  "I begged Li Su to forgive me. That night, he knelt outside the palace for two hours." Li Tai's face became paler, and he vaguely knew where he had lost.  Li Shimin sighed: "Later, I noticed that Pheasant slave also wanted to fight for the throne. I was surprised at that time because Pheasant slave was too weak-tempered and he seemed to never learn to compete with others, so I sent someone to check.  You know, the reason why the pheasant slaves want to fight for the heirloom is not for power, but for self-protection" Looking at Li Tai, whose face turned pale, Li Shimin smiled and said in a gentle tone: "Do you know why he wants to protect himself?  ? Because if the crown prince of the East Palace falls on someone else, once I die, his life as the king of Jin will be difficult to protect. For example, Qingque, if you become the emperor in the future, I am afraid that the first order you will make is to be imprisoned.  Pheasant slave, after two or three years, when you have completely mastered the power of the court, Pheasant slave will probably end up with a glass of poisonous wine and three feet of white silk" Seeing Li Tai suddenly raising his head to speak, Li Shimin waved his hand to interrupt.  He: "Don't defend yourself. I have been the emperor for twenty years. Sitting in this position, I know better than anyone what the emperor will think. If you don't believe it, take a look at my brothers.  What will happen" Li Shimin sighed, looking extremely calm: "The so-called 'lonely man', the so-called 'imperial ruthlessness', these words are not said for nothing. Sitting in this position, those family ties, friendships, and personal relationships between men and women  , I can't care about anything anymore. Anyone who poses the slightest threat to his position must be ruthlessly eradicated. This "anyone" includes close relatives, parents, brothers and sisters. Qingque, please read it carefully.  Sages and scriptures, but you are not very kind-hearted. If you become emperor, the slaves will only die. This is my evaluation of you." Sweat broke out on Li Tai's forehead. After a long time, he finally had the courage to remain calm.  Authentic: "If Pheasant Nu is the emperor, how do you know if Father will kill his sons? As Father said, once you sit in that position, you are destined to be alone" Li Shimin smiled and shook his head: "Pheasant Nu"  I won¡¯t kill you. As long as you do your duty, you can do it.Prince Xiaoyao in this world, if your descendants play their part, they will live a peaceful and prosperous life. Pheasant Nu is your biological brother. Obviously you don¡¯t understand him. This child¡¯s nature is very kind. He is so kind that he doesn¡¯t look like an emperor at all.  The child of the family, Li Su beside him is not a bad person, so he will not slander you and want to kill you. The huge Tai Chi Palace is like a cold cave, but the pheasant slave is warm in my eyes, Qingque,  Pheasant slave has never hated anyone in his life, let alone had any murderous intention towards anyone. He is a true gentleman. If he becomes emperor one day, I can guarantee that he will not kill you.  " Li Tai's expression gradually became depressed. " At this point, Li Tai knew that he could no longer be the candidate for the crown prince of the East Palace. In this two-year battle for the crown prince, Li Zhi became the final winner. He laughed.  Finally, Li Shimin said calmly: "Qingque, you and Pheasant Nu are both my beloved princes. Among all the princes and princesses, you two are the ones I love the most. I hope that after my death, you and Pheasant Nu will be well."  Live in peace and prosperity until you grow old, and your children and grandchildren will always live in harmony without any resentment. If either you or Pheasant Nu has misfortune, I don¡¯t want to see it. If you become emperor, Pheasant Nu¡¯s life will be in danger, Pheasant Nu.  If I become the emperor, both your brothers will live.  Do you understand what I mean?  " Li Tai nodded silently with tears. Li Shimin continued: "Even if I don't speak from the standpoint of the Tian family brothers, if you think about it differently, from the perspective of the country and the country, the pheasant slave is more suitable to be the emperor than you. I can barely be considered a good emperor, but  During the twenty years of my reign, the Tang Dynasty has been engaged in foreign campaigns every year. Both the population and the treasury surplus have been consumed a lot by the campaigns launched by me. The people of the world need to recuperate and recuperate. For at least twenty years, the Tang Dynasty should not launch large-scale external campaigns.  Fighting, Qingque, you are a man of proud temperament. If you are the emperor, you must be determined to create some earth-shattering great achievements that are not inferior to mine. You are the king of pioneering, not the king of success. And the great achievements created by the emperor, how can  Isn't there the blood and bones of tens of thousands of civilians underneath each pile?  " "The people of the Tang Dynasty can't stand the trouble anymore. The reason why I chose Pheasant Nu is because he has a conservative temperament and will not easily launch a war. He will stick to his duty and will do his best during his years in office.  To give the people of the Tang Dynasty a chance to breathe, he would develop water conservancy, cultivate mulberry trees, and encourage the Tang Dynasty to communicate with merchants from various countries. You know that Li Su discovered the Zhenla rice seed. In a few years, when it was promoted throughout the world,  The Tang Dynasty will have a lot more money and food to fill the treasury" Li Shimin showed a look of fascination and sighed: "That scene is the real prosperous age. I and the ministers in the court have been busy for twenty years, just for pheasants.  The slaves are just laying a solid foundation for the prosperous era created in the future. When the Tang Dynasty's treasury is strengthened and the people are prosperous, the Tang Dynasty will surely make all nations surrender. I have had to make compromises with foreign countries in recent years.  All pheasant slaves can be abolished.  " Withdrawing his fascination, Li Shimin stared at Li Tai's face and said slowly: "Pheasant slave can do these, but you, Qingque, can't do it.  You may not be convinced by what I say now. Go back and think about it slowly, and slowly reflect on the difference between you and Pheasant Nu. One day, you will know that what I said is right. I will establish Pheasant Nu as the prince.  I have my reasons.  Li Tai fell to the ground with tears in his eyes. Li Shimin sighed: "Okay, I have finished what I need to say. I hope you can understand my painstaking efforts."  " "Yes, I understand my father's painstaking efforts.  "Father and son had a heart-to-heart talk today, but there are some things Li Shimin still didn't say clearly. "The appointment of a prince is a very complicated matter, and all aspects of reaction must be taken into consideration. If we go deeper, Li Tai and Li Zhi, Guanlong clan and  Shandong nobles, etc., these interests and interests may not be finished in one day and one night. Since Li Tai has completely lost the opportunity to be the prince, there is no need to say many words anymore. Li Shimin's expression has changed.  He was very tired, and his stalwart body stooped unconsciously, and he weakly waved his hand to Li Tai: "I'm a little tired, Qingque, please step aside.  " Li Tai bowed to the ground respectfully: "My son, please retire. Father, you must take care of yourself. I will wait for my father to get well and check your schoolwork.  " Li Shimin smiled tiredly: "Okay, I will definitely get better, Qingque, you have to read more. No matter what situation you are in, there is no harm in reading more.  " "Yes, please bear this in mind."  " Li Tai's fat body slowly retreated out of the hall quietly and silently, his figure lonely and lonely, like a piece of rootless duckweed. Li Shimin kept looking at his figure. Seeing this bleak look, Li Shimin felt a lot of sorrow in his heart.  He couldn't bear it and cherished it, but he really couldn't give Li Tai anything anymore. Even a promise was like a mountain of stone, and it was difficult to say it. After a long time, when Li Tai's figure had retreated outside the palace, Li Shimin suddenly.  Called: "Qingque!  ¡± Li Tai¡¯s body paused, his eyes filled with tears.He stared at Li Shimin as if he was grasping a life-saving straw.  "My son is here." Li Shimin's eyes were also red. He muttered for a long time and finally sighed: "Qingque, you don't hate me. My love for you can be seen every day. There are too many people in the world who hate me.  , I can no longer bear the hatred of my son. "Li Tai knelt on the ground outside the threshold of the palace and cried loudly: "I don't hate my father, and I will never hate my father. Even if my father kills me, I will not.  I won't hate you either." Li Shimin also burst into tears, but said with a smile: "Okay, just don't hate me, Qingque, I should be considered a failure as a father. This is the biggest hatred in my life. If there is an afterlife.  , I hope you and I are no longer father and son.¡±
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