Chapter 318 Old Li is Critically Ill
Li Ke left the main hall with infinite hope. His mind was now full of longing for the future.

This pie is quite perfect. He has almost absolute autonomy in the local area and has even been promoted from a prince to a vassal king. As long as Li Ke is not stupid, he will definitely choose to be a vassal king.

As for fighting every day?
Are you kidding? A man who has been full of strategies and tactics since childhood and university, is it possible that he has wasted his whole life in Chang'an?
Li Shimin also gave Li Ke the right to choose, and he could select his own officials for the Wu State.

As long as the chosen person agrees, he can be taken away and appointed however you want.

But there is one prerequisite, that is, the prime minister of Wu is still appointed and dismissed by the imperial court.

Li Ke had no objection to this. After all, such a high degree of autonomy was unthinkable in the past.

He quickly began to edit the book, and the first thing he thought of was his long history and the friends he had grown up with.

Li Ke's identity was sensitive, he was not the son of Empress Changsun, but the son of the daughter of the former emperor Yang Guang. With such a debuff, there were few people who followed him.

I think this makes sense. If he was really a person who wanted to curry favor with the powerful, he should have gotten close to Li Chengqian and Li Tai long ago. Even if he wanted to do something bad, he should have done it to Prince of Jin Li Zhi instead of someone like him whose identity was sensitive.

He is not a time traveler, nor has he been reborn, so he doesn't know what his fate was in history.

After being sentenced to death due to the frame-up by Zhangsun Wuji and the connivance of Li Zhi, it was not until the fifth year of Xianqing that Li Zhi, in order to show his magnanimity, posthumously conferred the title of Prince of Yulin on several of the masterminds of Fang Yiai's rebellion, including Li Ke, on him in order to show his magnanimity.

Although it is not as good as the first-rank King of Wu, it is a title after all, and it is better to have it than nothing.

When Emperor Zhongzong Li Xian was restored to the throne, he posthumously conferred titles on these clan members and only gave him the title of Sikong. He then reburied him and that was it. He did not bury him with the royal family in Zhaoling Mausoleum.

As to whether Li Ke restored his title of first-rank prince, the Old Book of Tang does not record it, and the New Book of Tang also does not record it. Moreover, because Li Yuanjing and others all had clear records of "restoring their official titles", but Li Ke had no such mention at all, when Ouyang Xiu mentioned Li Ke in the New Book of Tang, he only called him "Yulin Wang Ke" instead of "Wu Wang Ke".

Although it was rigorous, it was somewhat uncomfortable for Li Ke.

As for who was the mastermind behind Li Ke's death, it was obvious. On the surface it seemed to be Zhangsun Wuji, but in fact it was Li Zhi, the sesame dumpling.

The reason given by the historian was that "the whole country felt wronged for him, and he had disappointed the people", but history tells us that after Wu Wang Li Ke was implicated, almost no one in the court or the country spoke up for Li Ke, and during the decades that Li Zhi was in power, there was not even a single uprising in the name of speaking up for Li Ke.

It’s not that no one pleaded for him. That person was none other than the hypocritical Li Zhi.

The request for favor was made in the court, and Cui Dunli refuted it in court. If he had sincerely requested for favor, Cui Dunli would definitely be in trouble. However, afterwards, Cui Dunli was not only not punished, but was promoted to the central government as prime minister, and was also granted the title of county lord.

Before his death, Li Ke cursed Zhangsun Wuji for abusing his power. If his ancestors still had spirits, his family would be destroyed soon.

Facts have proved that the power of Li Ke's words is comparable to that of Wu Zixu. Not only was Zhangsun Wuji eliminated by Li Zhi in the sixth year of Yonghui, but Li Zhi's own family was also killed by Wu Zetian in a "swallow-pecking imperial grandson" incident. Even his only two sons, Li Xian and Li Dan, were changed to Wu Xian and Wu Dan after Wu Zetian usurped the throne.

Li Xiang is actually quite happy that his uncle, who had such a miserable life in history, now has a relatively good path to follow.

Since Li Ke came to Zhongnan Mountain, Li Xiang has not been idle. Instead, he wrote a letter to Li Su, who already had a good relationship with Li Ke, saying that his third uncle would go to the Western Regions to be a vassal next year, and his aunt should prepare some money and food for him.

After receiving the letter, Li Shu was happy for Li Ke and replied to Li Xiang, telling him not to worry about it and that she would naturally do her best.

After making all the arrangements for Li Ke clear, there was nothing important to do in Cuiwei Palace.

Li Ke had originally planned to read some books while spending his summer vacation in Cuiwei Palace, and to consult Li Xiang at the same time. However, he could not resist the three brothers Li Chengqian who came to him again and again to play football.

Li Ke had no choice but to give up the idea of ​​reading and go out to play football with his brothers.

"Third brother, I heard that you are going to the Western Regions?" Li Chengqian passed the ball to Li Ke.

Li Ke kicked the ball to Li Tai and responded with a smile: "Yes, brother, Aye means that I should establish a country in the west of the Western Regions, build a barrier for our Tang Dynasty, and expand our territory."

"I have also heard of this policy. At that time, I told Aye that among the brothers, you are the only one who can do it, except me." Li Chengqian smiled and spread his arms: "It would be a pity if you waste your military and literary skills in the Tang Dynasty. You should follow the route planned by Aye and go to the Western Regions to expand the territory."

Although Li Ke did not agree with Li Chengqian's boasting, he was not so low in EQ as to expose him directly.

However, although he held back his words, Li Tai, who had always been at odds with Li Chengqian, immediately found an excuse.

"Oh, big brother, you really shouldn't... not care about the world's eyes." Li Tai said sarcastically: "Besides you, the only one who can do it is the third brother. Don't you think about what kind of person you are? Do you understand the art of war? You don't know how thin or thick the battle array of 10,000 people is, right?"

Li Chengqian took a deep breath and looked at Li Tai unkindly.

After so many years of verbal battles with Li Tai, Li Chengqian has become more or less good at talking.

"Oh, I was wondering why there is such a cold wind. It turns out that Qingque is talking." Li Chengqian retorted, "When I ascend the throne, I will definitely give you the title of the world's number one hermaphrodite, or simply the world's number one hermaphrodite..."

"Then you are the most shameless person in the world." Li Tai was not willing to be outdone. He passed the ball to Li Zhi and said, "Zhi Nu, please judge for yourself. Tell me if what I said is right or not."

"Zhi Nu, you say!" Li Chengqian also stared at Li Zhi.

Li Zhi took a deep breath, and Li Xiang's original words emerged in his mind.

Do you want to be a hero for a moment, or a coward for your whole life?
His eyes gradually became firm: "I think both of you are right."

After saying this, Li Zhi turned around and ran, not giving his two brothers any time to react.

This time, it is equivalent to offending both people.

If he recognized both of them, it would mean that in Li Zhi's eyes, Li Chengqian was the most shameless person in the world, and Li Tai was the most hermaphroditic person in the world.

The two brothers looked at each other, and instantly formed a united front. They roared and chased in the direction Li Zhi left, leaving Li Ke standing there in a mess in the wind.

What's going on?
I've heard that your relationship is getting better and better, how come it has become like this?

Not used to it, really not used to it...

Li Zhi, who was at his wit's end, was finally blocked in the Prince's Palace by his two furious brothers, and was pinned to the ground and beaten.

There was no choice. Even in a one-on-one fight, Li Zhi could not only not beat Li Chengqian, who had practiced martial arts for many years, but also could not beat Li Tai, who had the advantage of tonnage.

Although Li Tai is thin now, as a fat man who has lost weight, he still has the advantage of tonnage.

His meat...real name.

Right next to the Prince's Palace, Li Mingda was holding Li Wushuang and listening to Li Xiang giving a lecture.

Her ears twitched and she raised her head suspiciously.

"Hey, why do I seem to hear brother's screams?"

"Oh." Li Xiang didn't take it seriously at all: "Maybe the youngest uncle has offended my grandfather and second uncle. Don't worry, nothing will happen." Li Mingda covered his mouth and chuckled: "The relationship between the three brothers is really getting better and better. I wonder if this is how you men show your intimacy?"

"What?" Li Xiang lay in Pei Xueqing's arms, enjoying his wife feeding him fruits, looking very decadent.

Of course, as the third most powerful feudal imperialist leader in the world, it would be strange if he was not corrupt.

"Brother is always rude, and seems to be deliberately provoking the eldest and second brothers." Li Mingda turned his eyes away without leaving a trace, not looking at the rotten little elephant. "You saw the result. Brother was caught up by the two of them, and it seems that his end was not very good."

"That's what a man is." Li Xiang bent his arms and patted his biceps: "That's what a man is."

"Pfft." Li Mingda couldn't help laughing at Li Xiang's funny look: "You little elephant, you are always so funny."

"Well, isn't this just following one's roots?" Li Xiang said with a laugh, "I am following my grandfather!"

"Nonsense, Aye is not you..." Li Mingda didn't even have much confidence when he refuted.

"It's not me?" Li Xiang pouted and said, "I heard that the old man chased rabbits in the Forbidden Garden. He stopped only after General Zhishisili advised him to do so. But not long after, he started to have a seizure again. He chased deer with his scarf in his hand. Tell me, was it the old man who did this?"

Li Mingda opened his mouth...

That seems to be the case.

What Li Xiang said was not nonsense; it was a little story recorded in history.

From this we can also see that Li Shimin has a childlike nature in his daily life. He is not the stereotyped image of a majestic emperor. Instead, he is a bit easy-going and humorous.

"Yeah, yeah, I want to chase the deer too! I want to chase the rabbit too!" Li Wushuang lay cocooned in Li Mingda's arms, his eyes shining.

"You're still chasing rabbits?" Li Xiang pouted: "With your little bear-like appearance, it's doubtful whether you can run, and you're still chasing rabbits. I think it's the rabbit that's chasing you."

Li Wushuang snorted, and buried his body in Li Mingda's arms, and said in a muffled voice: "I don't want to be with Yeye anymore."

Li Mingda looked at Li Xiang helplessly: "Xiang'er, when do you think you will grow up? Do you have to be like a child?"

"A man remains a boy until he dies." Li Xiang's eyes were deep.

"Xueqing, don't you just take care of him?" Li Mingda looked at Pei Xueqing who was holding Li Xiang.

Pei Xueqing reached out and gently touched Li Xiang's head, her eyes as gentle as water.

"Hmm? It's OK. I like elephants no matter what they look like."

Li Mingda stood up suddenly and said angrily: "I don't want to be with you two anymore, Doudou, let's go!"

"Okay, ignore them!" Li Wushuang said in a muffled voice, obviously choked by the dog food.

After the two men left, Li Xiang changed to a more comfortable position.

"It seems that my aunt is very angry." Li Xiang said with a smile.

"You." Pei Xueqing stretched out her finger and tapped Li Xiang's forehead: "You always make people angry."

"Hahaha." Li Xiang picked up the fruit plate beside him and said with a smile: "Here, sister, open your mouth and I'll feed you."

Pei Xueqing opened her mouth as instructed and took the fruit that Li Xiang fed her.

Li Mingda, who was halfway there, felt sick all of a sudden when he saw the two people being so affectionate.

What am I here for? Am I here to eat this dog food?!

Ahhh! This is so infuriating!

The result of this was that Li Mingda did not come to visit for three consecutive days.

The aftereffect of this dog food was so strong that Li Mingda still felt a little bit choked after three days.

This can only be her nephew and nephew's wife, otherwise they would definitely have extra torches in their hands and transform into the grand elder of the FFF Group.

Even in May, the climate in Cuiwei Palace is still cool and pleasant.

Li Xiang estimated that the temperature at the foot of the mountain would be at least 32 or 33 degrees, while on the mountain it would not exceed 26 degrees.

This is the hottest day in July in the solar calendar...

Of course, it wasn’t that hot in Chang’an City. Although it was a warm period during the Tang Dynasty, the technology was naturally not as advanced as in later generations, and there was no serious heat island effect in the city.

In later times, cars can be seen everywhere on the streets and air conditioners are installed in every household. It would be strange if there is no heat island effect.

Recently, the three Li Chengqian brothers haven't played football much. Instead, they would drag Li Xiang into the Prince's Palace whenever they had nothing to do and play poker with the four of them.

This is the way of playing invented by Li Xiang, who adapted Texas Hold'em into Chang'an Poker.

Playing cards are the same as in later generations, except that the characters depicted on the cards are different.

After all, poker was invented by the Tang people, so the characters chosen naturally have to be famous figures in Chinese history.

K stands for princes, abbreviated as Gong. The four Ks represent Duke Huan of Qi, Duke Wen of Jin, Duke Mu of Qin and King Zhuang of Chu respectively.

Q stands for general. The four Qs represent Sun Wu, Sun Bin, Wu Qi and Bai Qi respectively.

J stands for prime minister. The four Js represent Guan Zhong, Baili Xi, Yan Zi and Mengchang Jun respectively.

This novel way of playing is very attractive. Five people get together every day and have a lot of fun.

Li Xiang also found happiness after a long time. He spent every day in the Prince's Palace, happily playing poker with his father and three uncles.

However, the happy time did not last long. Just when the card game was set up on May 17th, a eunuch suddenly came to report urgently.

"Your Highness! Your Highness! The Saint has suddenly become ill!"

(End of this chapter)