Li Shimin first summoned the imperial physician to inquire about the date and the Crown Princess's health.
He then generously rewarded the Crown Princess's father and brothers, promoting them each to the first rank.
After finishing these tasks, Li Shimin pushed Xu Hui forward and then pulled the Crown Prince to chat in the outer room.
"I've heard that you and the Crown Princess have been getting along very well in the last six months?"
Upon hearing this, Li Zhi immediately acted coquettishly.
"Father, where did you hear this nonsense?"
"Nonsense?"
"Did I say something wrong?"
"Of course you're wrong!"
"Your Majesty and I have always had a very good relationship, so how could there be such a thing as the past six months?"
Upon hearing this, Li Shimin immediately burst into laughter.
"Very well, I have wronged you!"
"What are your thoughts on this past year as regent?"
"Your Majesty, I feel as if I am standing on the edge of an abyss, or walking on thin ice."
“Tell me more about it…”
"yes!"
“A trivial matter in the imperial court may lead to a death or even the lives of many people in the local area.”
"For example, during my regency, I once ordered local governments to inspect the treasuries. This was a normal official matter, but because it was not yet the year for inspection, many local governments were left with very limited funds."
"Some sought funds from merchants and wealthy households, while others urgently collected next year's taxes to fill the gap."
"During this period, there were warehouse fires that killed people, and there were also uprisings by the people due to the government's exorbitant taxes and levies..."
"In short, no fewer than a thousand people died, and it was only after the local militia was mobilized that the situation was quelled."
"What?"
Li Shimin was shocked upon hearing this.
"Such a huge thing happened while I was away!"
Upon hearing this, Li Zhi immediately knelt down to beg for forgiveness.
"Your Majesty, this matter is entirely my fault. If I hadn't been so stubborn and insisted on ordering a thorough search of the treasury, such a disaster wouldn't have occurred!"
Li Shimin frowned in displeasure upon hearing this.
"Isn't anyone going to try to persuade you?"
"No!"
"Really not?"
"Your Majesty, neither Prime Minister Gao nor the Duke of Wei and others have made any moves..."
"hiss……"
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