To Li Chengqian, the life and death of an ordinary citizen was insignificant and far less important than the chance encounter with his two sisters.
Li Haoze did not respond to Li Chengqian's invitation. Instead, he shouted to the guards around him again, "Stop!"
Although the guards of the Prince's Mansion were used to being arrogant and domineering in the past, they were more aware of the great reputation of the princess who protected the country.
Therefore, when they heard the "little princess's" scolding, they, who originally only obeyed the orders of the prince, immediately froze in place and dared not make any unnecessary movements.
Upon seeing this, Li Chengqian's eyes flashed with a hint of displeasure, and it was unclear whether it was directed at the little princess in front of him or the guards following him.
However, he appeared to be very magnanimous on the surface. "Since Nineteenth Sister has spoken, I will spare the life of this villain."
"Although the death penalty may be avoided, the punishment of life is unavoidable. Come, take him to the prison and await your punishment!"
Although Li Chengqian let the hawker go, he still decided to punish him.
However, Li Haoze was not satisfied. "Your Highness, please be merciful. I wonder what crime this vendor committed that warranted such a fuss?"
"Your Highness the Crown Prince?!" Li Chengqian was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and then a meaningful smile appeared on his face.
"Haha, it turns out to be a little divine beast! No wonder it has such courage and knowledge." He laughed, trying to ease the awkward atmosphere.
Then, he changed the subject again and said in a more intimate tone:
"Since I'm lucky enough to meet you today, why don't we take this opportunity to have a good chat?
As for this vendor, for the sake of Little Rang-jun, I will redeem him."
In fact, the reason why Li Chengqian beat up the vendor today was simply because he was depressed because of the teachings of Zhangsun Wuji when the palace was founded.
When he went out for a walk, the peddler was frightened by his horse and fell to the ground, scaring the horse, which then took its anger out on him.
At this moment, facing the questioning of the little beast, Li Chengqian was naturally embarrassed to admit that he was wrong in front of so many people.
In other words, in Li Chengqian's view, he was the Crown Prince Regent of the Tang Dynasty.
Whatever you do is taken for granted and there is no need to explain it to anyone.
After the peddler was released, he kowtowed and thanked the man, then hurried away.
The onlookers also expressed their gratitude to Li Haoze and praised her as a true benefactor.
Seeing this, Li Haoze didn't ask any more questions.
However, seeing that Li Chengqian was still healthy and in high spirits, and he was also the Crown Prince who was the regent.
I also want to have a good talk with him and see if I can persuade him to turn back from his wrong path. What is his character like and whether he can shoulder the heavy responsibility of the Tang Dynasty in the future.
After all, the future of the Tang Dynasty has been changed by him, and the possibility of another Xuanwu Gate Incident has been greatly reduced.
In addition, Empress Changsun would not die young, so the possibility of Li Chengqian succeeding the throne was greatly increased.
After dealing with the hawker, the three of them strolled along the bustling streets of Chang'an City, enjoying a rare leisure time.
The "little princess" walked in the middle with a calm expression, while little Chengyang held her hand in hand with an innocent smile on his face.
Li Chengqian walked on the other side. Although he kept a subtle distance, his eyes revealed respect and curiosity for Li Haoze.
"Your Highness, governing a country is not an easy task." Li Haoze broke the silence and said earnestly.
"A wise ruler should always put the people first and show sympathy for them. The prosperity and stability of a country cannot be achieved without the hard work of every citizen."
After hearing this, Li Chengqian smiled slightly and nodded in agreement, "What you said is true, I will keep it in mind.
As the Crown Prince, I naturally understand the heavy responsibility on my shoulders. However, sometimes I inevitably encounter some troubles, so I am sorry to have made you laugh.
“It is very good that His Royal Highness has begun to reflect on his own behavior.
However, to truly become a wise ruler, one needs to continue learning and improving."
Li Haoze continued, "I wonder what His Royal Highness the Crown Prince thinks about future governance?"
Li Chengqian pondered for a moment and then spoke slowly, "I believe that in order to govern the country well, we must first select virtuous people and appoint capable people to important positions.
Secondly, we must focus on agricultural development to ensure that the people have enough food and clothing. Finally, we must strengthen national defense to ensure national security.”
"Your Highness the Crown Prince has a very good idea." Li Haoze nodded in appreciation, "However, to achieve these goals, we need to put in more efforts.
Selecting talented individuals requires a discerning eye and a fair mind; focusing on agricultural development requires a deep understanding of the people's sentiments and the formulation of appropriate policies;
Strengthening national defense requires superb martial arts and rigorous strategic deployment. These require your Royal Highness to continuously learn and practice."
The three of them walked side by side on the stone pavement of Chang'an City, and the hustle and bustle around them seemed to be isolated from them.
In a gentle and elegant tone, Li Haoze explained to Li Chengqian the profound ways of governing a country, as well as the virtues and wisdom that a monarch should possess.
He hoped that through these teachings, Li Chengqian would understand that being a prince was not only a symbol of status, but also a responsibility and obligation.
Li Chengqian smiled and nodded frequently, showing his agreement with Li Haoze's words.
However, deep in his heart, he hid an indescribable disdain.
He had a high opinion of himself and firmly believed that he was born with the talent to be a ruler, so he did not take Li Haoze's teachings seriously.
Despite this, Li Chengqian had to acknowledge Li Haoze's prestige and influence.
In front of this little divine beast, he had to maintain a humble attitude so as not to lose his composure.
Because in Li Chengqian's view, it is easy for the little divine beast to live for hundreds or thousands of years.
In the future, it will surely become the patron saint of the Tang Empire, ensuring the stability of the country and the prosperity of the nation.
With its blessing, the foundation of the Tang Dynasty will surely be like a towering tree, with lush roots and leaves, fearless of any storms and challenges.
Before leaving, Li Chengqian took a deep breath and said in a very sincere tone:
"I will definitely keep in mind Mr. Xiaorang's earnest teachings. Your words today have benefited me greatly, and I am deeply grateful."
However, when Li Chengqian returned to the Prince's Mansion, his attitude changed drastically.
He severely punished the guards who followed him out today, blaming them for their misconduct in public and bringing shame to himself.
At the same time, he couldn't help but vent his dissatisfaction with Li Haoze to his confidant Chengxin.
"That little beast really looks down on people!"
Li Chengqian said angrily, "Who does it think it is? How dare it point fingers at me!
I am the Crown Prince Regent of the Tang Dynasty, the future sage of the Tang Dynasty. Why do I need its guidance?
Cheng Xin saw this and hurried forward to comfort him: "Your Highness, calm down."
“Although the little divine beast has great prestige, it is still a small beast after all and does not understand the complexities of the world.
Your Highness is of noble status, there is no need to be fussy about it."
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