Li Tai opened his mouth and said to Li Shimin: "Father, now the battle of Sanjiang Yuehucheng has ended, but there are still many cities in the hands of the enemy. ”

"If you want to completely pacify this place, it will take a while to solve it. This twisted lion gold handsome seal is more appropriate to return to Marshal Xue. ”

"Now the kings of the Liaodong countries have all become my captives. That I drove the expedition in person, even if it came to a successful end. ”

"As for this twisted lion golden handsome seal, it will naturally be handed over to my Ying Mengxian minister. He will continue to be in charge of the three armies for me. ”

"But is there any rest of the war? I'm not going to interfere anymore. Now the sixteen states of Yanyun, plus the territory of the Liaodong States, are already the Shu Kingdom of your Yan King. ”

"Whether your country is stable or not has nothing to do with me. Therefore, I have decided that I will return to the court on the same day. Li Shimin said to Li Tai with a smile.

Li Tai never expected that Li Shimin would pick a son at this time. So he said with a sad expression: "Father, you can't cheat your son like this." ”

"Although the kings of the Liaodong kingdoms have become prisoners of their fathers. But there are at least hundreds of thousands of soldiers, entrenched in various cities. ”

"You let your retainers rely on the fifteen thousand iron guards in their hands. How can we exterminate them one by one? Didn't the father give his sons a problem? ”

None of the people present could see that the two of them were secretly competing there. So absolutely no one will stand up at this time, because no matter who they support, they will not please themselves in the end.

watched everyone keep their mouths shut, looking at each other's noses and mouths concerned, looking like they didn't care about themselves. Li Shimin nodded with satisfaction.

Then he said to Li Tai: "You are my own son, how can I ignore your life and death." Therefore, I will leave you with an army of 200,000 to help you sweep away the remnants of the Liaodong Kingdoms. ”

"Forget it, it's more reassuring to sweep the snow in front of your own house. The emperor's kindness was understood. Li Tai waved his hand and said to Li Shimin.

Li Shimin didn't expect that Li Tai would refuse to give him an army of 200,000. That's a lot of power, and if Li Tai has an army of 200,000, he will definitely become the prince of the dominant side.

But Li Tai chose to give up, which not only made Li Shimin not expect. Even the military generals present did not expect Li Tai to do this.

But only Xu Maogong's face showed a smile. Because he understood what Li Tai's intentions were. even secretly praised Li Tai in his heart.

Now Li Tai has a huge territory and has become the strongest existence among all the princes of Li Shimin.

If Li Tai has more heavy troops in his hands, it will make people feel uneasy about him. And judging from Li Tai's always cautious character, he will never let anyone feel that he has become a threat to others.

"Your Majesty, since His Royal Highness King Yan feels that he doesn't need the emperor's help. Then there must be his way, so the emperor doesn't need to worry. Xu Maogong said to Li Shimin.

Hearing Xu Maogong's words, Li Shimin naturally understood Li Tai's intentions. So he shook his head helplessly and said, "Since that's the case, then I won't force you." ”

"Father Xie, but now Erchen's Yan Kingdom is in ruins, and it needs to cost money everywhere. Therefore, the father and emperor should see if it is appropriate to reduce the taxes of Yan Kingdom. Li Tai said to Li Shimin with a smile.

"I know that you kid won't trade at a loss. However, what you said is indeed true, then I will exempt you from paying taxes in Yan Kingdom for three years. I don't know what you think. Li Shimin said helplessly to Li Tai.

In fact, at this time, Li Shimin's heart was very satisfied with Li Tai's approach. Because Li Tai is talking about paying taxes, not paying tribute to Li Shimin.

There is an essential difference between the two, one is the king of the Tang Dynasty, the gift of the Tang Dynasty suzerain. One is the territory of the Tang Kingdom, and the taxes that should be paid.

So Li Tai's words didn't really want Li Shimin to reduce his taxes. Instead, he wanted Li Shimin to know that his Yan Kingdom would always belong to the Tang Dynasty.

"The ministers there thanked their father and the emperor for understanding the people of Yan Kingdom. After three years, Erchen will definitely pay taxes in accordance with the laws of the Tang Dynasty. Not a single copper coin will be paid less to the father. Li Tai said to Li Shimin with a happy face.

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Now that the matter has been decided, Li Shimin no longer has the previous apprehension. At this time, Li Shimin was in a very comfortable mood.

He set up a table of wine in the palace of King Gao Jianzhuang. The banquet was invited by the British Duke Xu Mao, the Duke of the Protector Qin Qiong, the Duke of Hubei Chi Gong, and the Duke of Lu Cheng Biting Jin.

A table of sumptuous wine and food was placed steaming in front of everyone. However, everyone understands in their hearts that Li Shimin's sip of wine is not so delicious.

Li Shimin picked up his wine glass and said to the four of them: "Today's cross-sea expedition to the east has been victorious, and I salute the four royal brothers with this cup of wine." ”

Xu Maogong and the four of them hurriedly picked up their wine glasses and returned the salute to Li Shimin. Drink the wine from the glass.

After pouring the cup full of wine again, Xu Maogong picked up the wine glass and said to Li Shimin: "Your Majesty, today is in the Yin'an Palace. His Royal Highness King Yan has made it clear. ”

"Yan Kingdom will always be the territory of the Tang Dynasty, not a subject country of the Tang Dynasty. I don't know what the emperor thinks, will His Royal Highness King Yan do this, will some people feel at ease? ”

Of course, Li Shimin knew who some of the people in Xu Maogong's mouth were. That is Li Chengqian, the crown prince of the dynasty, but whether it will be specific or not, let Li Chengqian rest assured of Li Tai, Li Shimin is really hard to say.

After all, his eldest son looks very well-behaved. But it is a very deep existence of the city. He and Li Tai are definitely two opposite people.

"As the saying goes, there are no two heavens and no two kings in the country. As long as I live, their brothers will be safe. ”

"And I have already thought that I will personally hand over the throne to someone suitable for him in my old age." Li Shimin drank the wine in the wine glass and said to Xu Maogong.

In fact, Li Shimin's idea is very simple, that is, in his lifetime. watched his son ascend the throne and become emperor. Then the Xuanwumen incident will not be staged again.

"Actually, the emperor has another way to solve this matter. That is to recruit Li Tai, the king of Yan, back to Chang'an City and let him stay by the emperor's side. Xu Maogong said to Li Shimin.

In fact, Li Shimin invited Xu Maogong and others to a banquet today. In order to see whether they are focusing on Li Tai or the world in their hearts.

It's no wonder that Li Shimin has this idea, because this cross-sea expedition to the east. The lives of the old princes in Wagang Mountain were all saved by Li Tai.

This is very likely to make them grateful to Li Tai, and even turn to fully support him. In that way, Li Tai's strength will reach a peak.

Don't talk about the crown prince Li Chengqian, even if he is the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, I am afraid that he does not have the ability to have a long time with Li Taiyi.