Not only the common people and ordinary officials, but also Li Shimin and the royal family are standing in front of us at this moment. They have to face the prisoners of war on the left and the sons and daughters of our Tang Dynasty who sacrificed their lives on the right.
This ceremony was also proposed by Li Xiang before. After repeated consideration, Li Shimin asked officials from the Ministry of Rites to supervise it.
Li Shimin was very aware of the importance of morale, otherwise he would not have set up the Lingyan Pavilion of twenty-four heroes. So when Li Xiang brought it up, Li Shimin considered the matter carefully and finally made the decision.
From this day on, it almost became a routine that at the victory ceremony, we would remember the soldiers who had sacrificed for the Tang Dynasty and let us know that this victory was hard-won.
Ordinary people across the country have also learned to respect these people who died for their country. If they had not fought bravely on the front lines, there would be no stability in our rear.
After completing this ceremony, Li Shimin asked his spies to start recruiting in Chang'an City. He eventually learned that the people of Chang'an City also supported this ceremony, and everyone had received a profound education. The cohesion of the country had also increased a lot. Only then did Li Shimin feel relieved. It seemed that this kid Li Xiang was affecting the progress of the Tang Dynasty all the time.
"Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the King of Wu..."
Li Shimin was busy talking to the men in black just now, and Prince Wu Li Ke was waiting at the door, but Wang De didn't dare to come over to report. After all, it was not appropriate for him to go over and listen to what Li Shimin and the men in black were saying. It was not uncommon for people to get beheaded while listening. After the men in black left, Wang De hurried over to reply.
"Let him go to Concubine Yang to tend to her. I don't have such a shameful son."
Li Shimin spoke loudly, and half of the people in the Qinzheng Hall heard it. King Wu Li Ke had already arrived at the door of the hall, and naturally heard what Li Shimin said. Li Ke smiled bitterly. Li Shimin was indeed very realistic. Even though he was his son, he was of no use now, so he had to get out.
According to the King of Wu, even if he was defeated on the front line, the early progress was still smooth. Although he did not have the face to stay on the front line as Li Shimin thought, they were still father and son after all. They had not seen each other for such a long time. Is it wrong to meet each other?
It is said that there is no family affection in the royal family. The King of Wu used to be a little bit unconvinced, and always felt that there was still a thread connecting him and his father. But Li Shimin's attitude today made the King of Wu understand that this thread had been broken, or rather, this thread never existed.
"Your Highness, His Majesty is currently reviewing memorials. There are so many coming in from the front lines and the floods in the south that it will probably take a while. Why don't you go and see Concubine Yang first? The Empress was very worried while you were at the front lines, and she sent people to the gate of the Ministry of War every day to keep an eye on you."
When Wang De came out of the Qinzheng Hall, he naturally could not repeat Li Shimin's words verbatim. This guy was also a good person, otherwise he would not be able to stay in this position. He could only speak in a more tactful way.
"Thank you, Eunuch Wang..."
After saying this, King Wu Li Ke turned around and left without asking for a meeting. If it were other princes and grandchildren, they might have to wait here for a while. King Wu knew very well what he would face after leaving here, that is, from today on, he would become a transparent person in the royal family.
If you can meet the emperor after returning from the front line, no matter whether it is a good thing or a bad thing, it will be very helpful for your personal future. But if you can't even see him, or even hear such vicious words, then even if you are the emperor's son, your future will be very limited. Although you are still a prince, everyone knows that the emperor dislikes you, so there will be many people who step on you.
"Third brother is back."
When the King of Wu was about to go to the harem, he heard Li Chengqian's voice behind him. Li Chengqian's status had risen and he had basically restored his position as the crown prince. Many government affairs were sent to the East Palace, which was what a real crown prince should do.
Li Chengqian's face is now flushed, completely different from before, but Li Chengqian's eyes are very clear. He is not here to laugh at his brother, but he just happened to meet him.
"Meet Big Brother."
The King of Wu casually bowed and prepared to go to the harem. He knew Li Chengqian's character. Although Li Chengqian was Li Xiang's father, Li Chengqian had always been a mean person in doing things. Now he was being treated coldly by the Emperor. If Li Chengqian didn't ridicule him for a while, he would really be underestimating him.
"Don't go yet, third brother. I heard from your nephew that you were injured on the front line. He brought back a lot of ginseng from Goguryeo. I've asked someone to send it to you at the palace. Think about drinking some every morning and evening. It's good for your health. Victory and defeat are common in the military. Don't be so depressed. I heard from your nephew that there are so many countries overseas. There will always be endless wars for us to fight. In the future, you two uncle and nephew will have to fight overseas. I, your eldest brother, am no longer able to do this. My legs are not strong enough. I will have to rely on you in the future."
Li Chengqian said this very sincerely, as if they were brothers. They had done a lot of dirty things in the past, but the fact that Li Chengqian could say these words today really moved the King of Wu.
"Thank you, big brother. I will visit you in the East Palace another day."
The King of Wu said something politely. After all, this was an olive branch extended by Li Chengqian. People in the capital had a habit that if they wanted to postpone it to another day, then there was no time.
"Why should we brothers be so polite to each other? It's better to do it today than to wait for a day. The day after tomorrow happens to be my day off, and there's nothing to do at the government office. I'll send someone to invite my third brother over. We haven't cooked together for a long time, and the food in my house is the best in the capital."
What surprised Li Ge was that Li Chengqian had actually set a date. This was not just a casual remark, but a real banquet, a banquet for His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.
"Brother is busy here, you go see mother first, I will send someone to invite you when the time comes."
Li Chengqian saw that the King of Wu wanted to refuse, so he immediately blocked this avenue. He was indeed busy with work, and had more than a dozen memorials to show Li Shimin, so he would not delay here. The King of Wu felt warm in his heart...