Xiao Ran and Li Chengqian sat in the back seat while Li Shimin drove towards the palace.

"Young Master, I feel that my relationship with my other brothers and sisters has become much more harmonious recently, especially Qingque."

Li Chengqian was very happy when talking about this matter.

"Later, there was the Ming Dynasty, with a very powerful crown prince. During that period, there was no fighting between brothers, because the founding heroes and military generals in the court were all members of the prince's party."

"The other princes are also members of the Prince's Party. Even the emperor is a member of the Prince's Party. The other princes dare not even think about the throne."

"This is rare. What do you think about this prince becoming the emperor?" Li Shimin was also curious.

"It's a pity that he died of illness in middle age and did not become emperor." Many people think that if Zhu Biao had not died, he would have been fine.

Everyone says that Zhu Biao is kind, but his kindness is compared with that of Zhu Yuanzhang.

Zhu Yuanzhang said to kill nine generations of the clan, but Zhu Biao stopped him and said only three generations would be enough. Isn’t that merciful?

How kind could he be if he was taught by Zhu Yuanzhang himself?

Of the four major cases during the Hongwu reign, three were handled by Zhu Biao, and the fourth was not handled because Zhu Biao had already died. Otherwise, he might have handled it personally.

"Then there's nothing more to say."

Li Shimin shook his head, feeling that he couldn't see what was ahead.

"Uncle, but we are brothers and we are very harmonious."

"You little bastard, you are implying something about me, right?" Li Shimin felt offended.

"As the saying goes, discord between children is often due to the parents' lack of virtue. My aunt is both virtuous and talented. Where does the problem lie? Do you understand, uncle?"

"I don't know what I want you to say?" Li Shimin glared at Xiao Ran.

"Aren't I just afraid that you're pretending to be stupid?" Xiao Ran was also amused.

"Get out of here!" Li Shimin said unhappily.

"Uncle, you've been a son yourself, so you should know very well that no one wants to be treated equally. Everyone wants favoritism. With parental favoritism, tolerance for others is much higher. Think about it, isn't it?"

"If the old man had favored you before and didn't want to treat you equally, maybe it wouldn't be like this."

"Everyone wants preference, everyone is the same."

"When you have many children, the last thing you should think about is treating them equally. No matter how you treat them equally, someone will always feel they get less, or even think you're partial to one. The natural result is enmity."

"Either you make everyone think he favors him and give him benefits in private, which is fine. Or you let His Royal Highness the Crown Prince establish his authority. The Crown Prince is the eldest son, and he has established prestige. How dare others challenge his position?"

Li Shimin nodded and said, "It seems to make sense. You are not even married, but you know a lot."

"I learned this from a marketing account. I don't know if it's useful, but it feels very reasonable." Xiao Ran was speaking the truth. He was not married and had no children, so there was no need to deal with issues like relationships with children.

Li Chengqian was happy in his heart, especially the idea of ​​establishing the prestige of the eldest son. Li Chengqian was very satisfied.

Li Chengqian's favorability towards Xiao Ran skyrocketed.

I feel like Xiao Ran is just a substitute for me.

Not only did he dare to tell Li Shimin everything, but what he said was also to Li Chengqian's liking and was beneficial to Li Chengqian.

Li Chengqian looked at Xiao Ran gratefully.

I thought to myself that I must not treat Xiao Ran unfairly in the future.

While they were talking, they had already arrived at the Tai Chi Hall.

Yuchi Jingde, Hou Junji, Li Jing, Li Shiji, Cheng Yaojin...most of the generals came because a telegram arrived from the Western Regions saying that there was a war there.

"If there is a war in the Western Regions, I can't just sit there idle." Li Jing was itching to do something.

"General Li, you have shown your prowess before. This time it's my turn. I can do it." Yuchi Jingde patted his chest.

"Big Black, you have to stay with His Majesty, I'll go." Cheng Yaojin pulled Yuchi Jingde.

"Don't give me that!" Li Shiji was also unhappy.

"That's right, why?" Hou Junji was about to speak when he saw Li Shimin and Li Chengqian coming quietly.

"Greetings, Your Majesty, Your Highness the Crown Prince!"

"My dear nephew is here too!" Cheng Yaojin patted Xiao Ran on the shoulder.

"Hello, uncle!" Xiao Ran looked at the group of big men.

Military generals rushed to fight, and the Tang Dynasty valued both culture and martial arts.

"Well, I've learned that it's just a minor issue over there, so there's no need to send a large-scale military force."

What Li Shimin meant by understanding was to ask Xiao Ran.

"So stop arguing!" Li Shimin knew that everyone wanted to lead the troops to war.

"Uncle, do you think it's inappropriate for me to be here?" Xiao Ran said weakly, thinking that he was not a military general, and he didn't even have an official position.

Not even a native of the Tang Dynasty.

"You are thick-skinned, it's okay to listen. I want to hear your opinion." People of the later generations will see different things, and Li Shimin wants to listen.

"Although the scale is small, Datang can't pretend to be unaware! Tell us what to do!"

Several other generals looked at Xiao Ran, and now Li Jing, Yuchi Jingde and others were also a little confused.

Xiao Ran's status in Li Shimin's heart was higher than expected.

"I won't allow anyone to snore beside my bed! I'll strike you once to prevent a hundred blows!"

Yuchi Jingde, Hou Junji and others all looked at Xiao Ran with different eyes, and they liked him more and more.

I think the same thing.

Having similar ideas makes it easier to identify with others and have a good impression of them.

"Okay, okay, my dear nephew, you're right. How can I allow others to snore beside my bed?" Yuchi Jingde gave Xiao Ran a thumbs up crazily.

Li Shimin's eyes lit up, and what he said touched his heart.

"The Tang Dynasty is not afraid of these small countries in the Western Regions, nor is it afraid of fighting, but we cannot fight them endlessly. This time we will strike hard and shock them. Maybe next time no one will dare to challenge the authority of the Tang Dynasty."

"Hahaha, Your Majesty, your nephew is right. I am willing to go." Hou Junji said hurriedly.

"Is this a question of whether you are willing or not? Go ahead, you are still my subject even if you go!"

"Why is it you!"

"Why can't it be me?"

The Taiji Hall suddenly became noisy.

"Alright, alright!" Li Shimin raised his hand. "Stop talking. This matter needs to be considered in the long run. I'll think about it first."

"Yes, Your Majesty!" No one dared to say anything.

"We must fight, and we must do it to scare the monkeys and let those who are indecisive and have ulterior motives see the methods of the Tang Dynasty." Li Shimin pointed out the key point.

Xiao Ran thought to himself, Gao Chang is in trouble!

"You guys go back first!"

"Yes, Your Majesty, we will take our leave..."

Only Xiao Ran, Li Shimin and Li Chengqian were left in the Taiji Hall.

"Xiao Ran, who do you think is suitable?"

"Uncle, how would I know the answer to this question? You are the emperor, why are you asking me?" Xiao Ran was also convinced.

"Hey, what's your attitude, kid!"

"This is a small matter. The uncles just mentioned are not ordinary people. Any one of them can be sent. The Tang Dynasty has high-quality generals and the most numerous generals in history."