Changsun Wuji also felt a headache when he heard this.

Although he looked down on Li Zhi's pampered nature, he had to admit that the boy had never experienced hardship since childhood. Throwing him into the military camp would not only fail to toughen him up, but would also instill a fear of military affairs in him.

Therefore, after a slight hesitation, he went to his brother-in-law, hoping that his brother-in-law would retract his decision.

"Go back first, I'll plead with His Majesty on your behalf!"

"Thank you, Uncle!"

Li Shimin had no interest in handling official business; two figures kept flashing through his mind. One was his eldest grandson, who was only nine years old, and the other was Li Zhi, who was seventeen.

Li Jue, who was only nine years old, not only voluntarily ate and slept with the soldiers, but also insisted on receiving training with them.

In contrast, Li Zhi, who was eight years older, couldn't even sit still while being inspected.

The superiority of one over the other is obvious when comparing the two.

Just as he was making comparisons in his mind, he suddenly heard that Changsun Wuji was coming to pay his respects, and immediately beckoned for someone to bring him in.

"Your humble servant greets Your Majesty!"

"Auxiliary Machine, are you here to plead for Zhinu?"

“Your Majesty, Zhinu has been raised in the inner palace since childhood. How can he compare to Your Majesty? If you rashly send him into the military camp, it will only exacerbate the child’s fear of military officers…”

"Why!"

"Do you think I wanted this?"

"If you saw him inspecting the Six Guards of the Crown Prince's Palace, you'd want to punch him!"

"How can I entrust the Tang Dynasty to such a cowardly crown prince!"

Upon hearing this, Changsun Wuji's heart skipped a beat.

Does Your Majesty have the idea of ​​having a different heir?

no!

We must never allow His Majesty to be chosen as the heir apparent!

"Your Majesty, is the Prince of Jin being disrespectful to you?"

Li Shimin shook his head upon hearing this.

"The young servant is very filial and has never disobeyed my orders!"

"Is it because the Prince of Jin is not wise?"

"Xianming... he's alright. He can handle the tasks I assign him in a clear and organized manner..."

"May I ask Your Majesty again, is it that the Prince of Jin does not like to study?"

"The young slave studies quite diligently..."

Changsun Wuji asked three questions in a row, and then changed the subject.

"Your Majesty, since Prince Jin is filial, wise, and diligent in his studies, why would you consider deposing him?"

Upon hearing this, Li Shimin's eyes immediately showed a hint of panic.

"Do I have one?"

"I was just complaining to you a little, you don't need to take it to heart!"

"Your Majesty, please be careful with your words, lest someone with ulterior motives overhear and think that Your Majesty intends to depose the Crown Prince..."

"Oh oh oh..."

"I understand!"

"Since Zhinu is unwilling to live in the military camp, then let him spend at least one hour each day watching the soldiers train!"

"If he can't even do this, then he really shouldn't be the crown prince!"

"promise!"

Changsun Wuji knew that this was His Majesty's last line. If he refused again, His Majesty might really depose Li Zhi from his position as Crown Prince.

Not long after, Changsun Wuji found Li Zhi again and told him about His Majesty's latest decision.

Li Zhi still had a bitter face, but the thought that he wouldn't have to live in the military camp made him feel a little better.

"Thank you for your help, Uncle!"

Changsun Wuji said with a sense of disappointment.

"And you too, how could you leave before the soldiers have finished their inspection?"

"The Crown Prince's Six Guards consist of only about twenty military units. They should be done in half an hour at most. How can you not even endure half an hour?"

"Uncle, it's not that I'm impatient, it's just that the dust they kicked up was so thick that I couldn't breathe..."

“My uncle knows that I’ve had a respiratory problem since I was a child, and my lungs are not good…”

Upon hearing this, Changsun Wuji nodded secretly. His sister, Empress Changsun, had died of a respiratory illness, so it was quite normal for Li Zhi to have the same ailment.

In other words, if Li Zhi hadn't had this problem, he might not have been able to choose this child.

"alright!"

"You don't need to complain to me. Go back and get ready. Starting tomorrow, go watch the soldiers drill every day."

"promise!"

After seeing Changsun Wuji off, Li Shimin grew increasingly angry and ordered someone to summon Li Daozong, the Minister of the Imperial Clan Court.

Ever since Li Daozong helped Princess Changsha and was tricked by Li Shimin, he has never dared to approach His Majesty again.

Upon hearing His Majesty suddenly call him, he immediately pondered whether he had done something foolish recently.

Then he realized that he hadn't done anything special, just sorted out the royal family's archives every day, and that's when he mustered up the courage to come and see His Majesty.

"Your humble servant greets Your Majesty!"

"Dao Zong, I heard you've been organizing the imperial genealogy lately?"

"yes!"

"Your Majesty, I have been compiling the imperial genealogy for almost two months now."

"Is everything ready?"

"That's about it. It should be finished in another three to five days!"

Li Shimin nodded upon hearing this.

"That's good……"

"Oh, right, please reorganize Li Jue's records, and then bring me a blank jade tablet..."

"ah?"

Li Daozong was taken aback when he heard this. Why did His Majesty want a blank jade tablet? Did he intend to rewrite it for Li Jue himself?

Furthermore, the imperial genealogy records of deceased members of the imperial clan who died without children would be destroyed. Where would he find a genealogy record for Li Jue?

"Your Majesty, Prince Yong Li Jue's imperial genealogy has long been burned, leaving only the records of the imperial clan for future reference..."

"Burned?"

Why burn it?

"Your Majesty, this is the usual practice!"

"this……"

"Then bring me a blank copy of the Imperial Genealogy, and send me the records of the imperial clan..."

"Fine, I'll go to the Imperial Clan Court with you!"

Li Shimin immediately got up and strode out.

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