Chapter 115 Teaching a Son

"Okay! Today's meeting is over. You all leave. The Crown Prince and King Jin stay!" Li Er announced the end of the meeting.

"I'll take my leave!" The ministers stood up and said goodbye and left the hall.

"Chengqian, you performed well just now! You are becoming more mature. I am more assured to let you govern the country. I really believe that you will become a qualified emperor in the future." After all the ministers left, Li Er said to Li Chengqian.

Originally, Li Er planned to let Gao Shilian, Ma Zhou, Zhang Xingcheng, Gao Jifu and others take charge of the affairs and assist the Crown Prince in governing the country when he sent troops to attack Goguryeo.

But judging from the Crown Prince's performance just now, there is no need to arrange these people to assist the Crown Prince. The Crown Prince can handle all military and national affairs well, not to mention that Fang Xuanling is there to assist him.

"Thank you for your compliment, father!" Li Chengqian bowed and said, "It is my duty to share your worries."

"My young slave, you should learn a lot from your elder brother in the future. I really hope you can serve your father and brother well and be a good minister in the future." Li Er said to Li Zhi.

No matter what he said this time, he couldn't create another Li Tai. He was already old and he might not live for many days!

He didn't want his sons to kill each other for the throne again.

"I will follow your father's teachings!" Li Zhi bowed and said.

"You two already know about the matter of King Yanqi. You must take King Yanqi's Tuqizhi as a warning and remind yourself every day not to make the same mistake as him."

"King Yanqi did not think of seeking wise ministers to assist him, and did not use loyal people to plan major events. This was self-destruction, and ultimately he ended up with a rope around his neck, his hands trapped, and drifting thousands of miles away."

"People therefore think of fear, and then they understand what fear is."

"You must remember! Especially the prince, you must remember that only by being close to wise ministers and staying away from villains can the world enjoy long-term peace and stability."

"To be close to villains and stay away from wise ministers will inevitably lead to disasters, and ultimately the entire world will be overthrown. King Yanqi is the best example." Li Er said.

Li Er seemed to be teaching Li Chengqian to use wise ministers to assist him, but he was actually secretly warning Li Zhi, hoping to make him abide by the law and not have any rebellious thoughts.

In order to avoid becoming the second King of Yanqi, after all, it was because the King of Yanqi betrayed the Tang Dynasty and defected to the Western Turks that Guo Xiaoke petitioned His Majesty Li Er to attack the King of Yanqi.

He had already deposed a beloved son, and he did not want to see his other son deposed and exiled because of competing for the position of successor.

Although Li Er thought that Li Zhi would not do this, he still felt it necessary to warn him again. He did not want Li Tai's incident to happen to Li Zhi again.

The brothers Li Zhi and Li Chengqian were not stupid and naturally understood the hidden meaning behind Li Er's words. Li Zhi understood that his father was worried that he would follow Li Tai's old path and embark on the path of rebellion, so he took the opportunity to warn him.

"The King of Yanqi led to the destruction of his country because he was close to villains and alienated wise ministers. Wasn't it because of this that Emperor Yang of Sui led to the destruction of the Sui Dynasty and allowed my Li family to take his place?"

"In the past, Yang Guang was too fond of Yu Wenhua and those who only knew how to flatter, and didn't listen to the advice of wise ministers, and finally ended up like this."

"This is the difference between me and Yang Guang. Chengqian, you must remember it! And Zhinu, you must not forget your duty. Only in this way can our Tang Dynasty last for thousands of years."

Li Er took the opportunity to use the King of Yanqi and Yang Guang as negative examples, and establish a positive image of himself, to educate Li Chengqian and Li Zhi.

Li Er hoped that Li Chengqian would become a good emperor in the future, and Li Zhi would become the wise minister he called him, and assist Li Chengqian with all his heart and soul.

Li Er had high hopes for both of his sons, and hoped that they would always love each other.

Whenever and wherever he had the chance, Li Er would take the opportunity to teach his sons how to become an excellent emperor in the future.

"Your son will follow your father's teachings! Always remind yourself to be close to wise ministers and stay away from villains." Li Chengqian and Li Zhi saluted again.

Li Er nodded and said, "That's all for today. I'm a little tired. When you go back, you must keep my words in mind and remind yourself all the time. Whether you can understand the truth depends on you."

The master leads the way, but cultivation depends on the individual. Li Er said everything he should say. Whether they can understand his father's painstaking efforts depends on themselves. If they can't understand, no one can help them.

"Your son will take his leave!" Li Chengqian and Li Zhi bowed and left.

After leaving the hall, Li Zhi went straight to his own residence.

"Child!"

Li Chengqian stretched out his hand and called Li Zhi, who was walking in front of him in a fluttering white robe. When Li Zhi heard Li Chengqian calling him, he hurriedly stopped and turned around to ask.

"What's the matter, brother?"

"We haven't seen each other for such a long time, and you just went back like this without even having a good chat with me. I really made you sad."

Li Chengqian, supported by Wang Quan, came to Li Zhi and said.

"Brother, you are very kind. But you just arrived in Luoyang yesterday, and were summoned by our father to discuss important matters early this morning. I was worried that your body would not be able to bear it, so I thought I would visit you in a few days." Li Zhi said. "

Child! I am not as delicate as you say. Although it was really hard to come to Luoyang from Chang'an without stopping, I have fully recovered after a night's rest."

"Now I am full of energy and spirits. You and I should have a good chat. Tell me what happened during your time in Luoyang." Li Chengqian said with a smile.

He had no other intentions. He really just wanted to chat with this little brother to kill time and show some concern for him.

Li Zhi did not answer Li Chengqian directly. Because of Wu Zetian's matter, he was very confused and had no time to chat with Li Chengqian.

Li Zhi didn't know how to start. No matter what, Li Chengqian was his elder brother and they were brothers. If he refused directly, he was afraid that Li Chengqian would lose face.

"Go to your place or mine?" Li Chengqian asked again when he saw that Li Zhi didn't say anything.

"Thank you for your kindness, brother! I'm a little unwell today and want to go back to rest. I hope you can forgive me! Please forgive me for my negligence." Li Zhi saluted.

He just wanted to be alone and quiet.

"You are not feeling well. Why didn't you tell me earlier? I would have called a doctor for you." Li Chengqian was surprised and said, "Wang Quan, go immediately..."

"Brother, there is no need to go to so much trouble. They are just old illnesses! They will be fine after a rest." Li Zhi hurriedly stopped him.

"You really don't need to call a doctor?" Li Chengqian asked.

"Yes!" Li Zhi said.

"Well then! I won't disturb your rest!" Li Chengqian said.

Li Zhi saluted and turned to leave.