This was the first time Li Jue had ever heard of someone getting beaten up even if they didn't eat bear's paw.
However, this was the first time he had ever heard of it, and it was also the first time that Si Zi and Gao Yang, who were standing next to him, had encountered it.
Both of them looked at their father in great surprise, wondering if their father was being too harsh on his eldest grandson. How could he be beaten even if he didn't eat bear's paw?
"Eat quickly!"
"oh……"
"Grandpa, how about sharing some with my two aunts?"
"no!"
"We must finish it all today!"
Seeing Li Shimin say this, Li Jue could only happily devour the bear paw.
In fact, he not only doesn't dislike bear paws, but actually likes the taste of bear paws very much. He just thinks that it is too luxurious and a bit cruel.
Seeing Li Jue eating with his mouth full of oil, Li Shimin finally showed a relieved expression.
In fact, Li Shimin was very satisfied with Li Jue, but he felt that Li Jue had been away from the royal family for too long and had picked up a lot of the vulgarity and pettiness of the common people.
Although Li Shimin greatly admired Li Jue's methods and abilities in making money, he only admired him and did not approve of Li Jue's dedication to business.
There's a reason why agriculture has always been valued more than commerce: those who are keen on business always calculate gains and losses.
However, life often cannot be handled using business methods.
Similarly, the same applies to governing a country.
The same applies to emperors.
The emperor, who holds power over the world, only needs to focus on employing the right people; there is no need for him to engage in business himself.
This was one of the reasons why Li Shimin forcibly confined Li Jue in the palace; his aim was to change Li Jue's petty and narrow-minded nature.
While Li Jue was focused on eating the bear paw, Li Shimin was not idle either, eating bowl after bowl, and soon finished three large bowls.
Zhang Anan watched with great delight; His Majesty hadn't eaten this much in a long time.
Half an hour later, after everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, Li Jue took his leave before Li Shimin could even speak, and hurried back to check the Ministry of Personnel's archives.
Seeing Li Jue's impatient departure, Li Shimin smiled wryly and complained to his two daughters.
"Look at him, I wanted to talk to him for a while, but he ran off first..."
Even if Gao Yang was stupid, he could see that his father treated Li Jue differently.
"Father, isn't it exactly what you wanted to see that your eldest grandson is busy with political affairs?"
Li Shimin smiled dismissively upon hearing this.
"He's not worthy?"
"He was just looking at the files of officials in the Ministry of Personnel; it wasn't anything serious."
"Father, I disagree."
"My daughter sees that her nephew is exceptionally talented. His profound discourse on humble origins and noble families just now far surpasses that of many high-ranking officials in the court. Given time, Li Jue will surely become a wise and virtuous king of the Tang Dynasty!"
Upon hearing this, Li Shimin was overjoyed, but he still refused to agree verbally.
"Don't overpraise him, or he'll get cocky, hahaha!"
"Father, your daughter has already divorced Fang Yi'ai..."
"oh?"
"Oh oh oh..."
"My daughter has converted to Taoism..."
Upon hearing this, Li Shimin's face showed a hint of melancholy.
Although he was an emperor, he was also a father. What father wouldn't want to see his children happily married and surrounded by many descendants?
He was utterly helpless when it came to his daughter, Gao Yang.
"well!"
"I will bestow upon you a Taoist temple!"
"Thank you, Father Emperor!"
After saying this, Li Shimin looked at Sizi beside him.
According to Sun Simiao, the body of the rhinoceros is not suitable for marriage, and its best future is to convert to Taoism.
Therefore, Li Shimin hesitated slightly before speaking.
"Your Highness, I will also bestow upon you a Taoist temple; you may choose the location yourself..."
"Thank you, Father Emperor!"
"My daughter wants to build a Taoist temple on Mount Jiuzong, so that she can forever guard her father..."
Upon hearing these words, Li Shimin was so moved that tears streamed down his face.
"My good daughter, I knew I hadn't spoiled you for nothing, sob sob sob..."
"I will immediately order people to build a Taoist temple for you, and then I will allocate 10,000 Xuanjia soldiers to help you guard the temple..."
"ah?"
Upon hearing this, Si Zi was stunned, unable to understand why his father would give him 10,000 Xuanjia soldiers. The Tang army was large, but the Xuanjia army only numbered 30,000!
Gao Yang had guessed a bit of it. He felt that the reason his father had given Si Zi 10,000 Xuanjia soldiers was not to protect the Taoist temple, but to protect Li Jue, help Li Jue ascend the throne smoothly, and stabilize the court.
After all, Si Zi's health doesn't allow her to marry and have children, so she's destined to be alone for the rest of her life. In addition, Si Zi has a very close relationship with Li Jue, and her loyalty is beyond question, making her practically the best human talisman.
"Father, this is a matter of great importance. Please reconsider!"
"Your Highness, I'm giving it to you, so take it!"
"Father, this won't do. How could your daughter know anything about military affairs?"
"I will send someone to assist you!"
Li Shimin glanced at Gao Yang beside him as he finished speaking.
"Your sister Gao Yang will help you too!"
"Gao Yang, right?"
Upon hearing this, Gao Yang quickly nodded in agreement.
"Yes, yes, yes!"
"Don't worry, little sister, I will definitely help you!"
"help me?"
Sizi was still completely bewildered, unable to understand why her father and Gaoyang would say such things.
Seeing the bewildered look on the prince's face, Li Shimin felt a pang of bitterness in his heart.
In fact, he preferred Gao Yang. Although Gao Yang was more suitable to command military power, her personality was not good; she was too willful and domineering.
Therefore, he could only divide military power in two, making Sizi the nominal leader and Gaoyang assisting him from the side.
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