The most important thing was that Li Yuan did not have the intention to harm him.
He treated him as a junior.
Du Qi saw Li Yuan and said after saluting, "Retired Emperor, I came today specifically to invite Retired Emperor to attend my wedding. I wonder if Retired Emperor can come and attend?"
Li Yuan said, "I naturally want to attend your wedding. What day is it? "
Du Qi said, "Replying to Retired Emperor, the time is set on July 18th."
Li Yuan said, "I know. I will definitely be there on July 18th. Kid, you were quite extraordinary when you were young. Your thoughts were meticulous, your logic was clear, and your words were even more bold. In the blink of an eye, the child back then has now grown into a dignified appearance. He has reached the age of marriage. I am also old. I have no choice but to admit that I am old. "
Du Qi comforted, "Although Retired Emperor is old, his body is very good. Since ancient times, few emperors were like Retired Emperor, whose body and bones were still so strong. Retired Emperor, you should take care of your body even more now because the Tang dynasty's golden age has already shown signs. The Tang dynasty will definitely get better and better in the future. "
Li Yuan said with a smile, "I will wait and see."
After a pause, Li Yuan said, "Speaking of which, when I raised the army back then, I never thought about what kind of situation it would be today. Back then, I thought that in the chaotic world, I could only control my own fate and could only move forward. Moving forward step by step, I did not expect that it would actually reach the present situation. "
Du Qi said, "This is all because of Retired Emperor's wisdom and martial prowess. Only by making decisions on the spot can there be today's Tang dynasty."
Hearing that, Li Yuan stroked his beard and smiled.
Du Qi, this kid, knew how to flatter people.
The rest of the people were not as sweet as Du Qi's.
While Du Qi and Li Yuan were chatting, they saw a child who was nearly ten years old striding in.
The child was not someone else but Li Chengqian.
After he entered, he saw Li Yuan. After bowing to Li Yuan, he turned to look at Du Qi. After giving him a glance, he looked back at Li Yuan and said in a manner that was neither servile nor overbearing: "Imperial Grandfather, Grandson pays his respects to you."
Li Yuan smiled and said, "Chengqian, sit!"
"Thank you, Royal Grandfather!"
After expressing his thanks, Li Chengqian also sat down in the main hall.
Du Qi was a little surprised to see Li Chengqian. The Li Chengqian in front of him was only about ten years old, but he had delicate features. His every action was appropriate, just like a little adult.
Li Yuan waved his hand and pointed at Du Qi, saying, "Chengqian, do you know who he is?"
"I know!"
Li Chengqian answered methodically.
Li Yuan smiled and said, "Yo, you actually know Du Qi. That's not bad."
Li Chengqian's expression was solemn as he replied, "Reporting to Imperial Grandfather, this grandson knows about Du Qi because it's said that Du Qi is the one who paid for the troops to attack the Turks."
"This should have been a good thing, but the Imperial Court is in such a difficult situation. The treasury is empty, and there isn't much money. There were many things that needed to be done in the imperial court, and money was needed everywhere. However, the Du Family has mountains of gold and silver, and Du Qi is even richer. "
"He has so much money, but he watches coldly as the Imperial Court struggles, not helping the Imperial Court in the slightest. This grandson looks down on such a person. "
After saying that, Li Chengqian looked at Du Qi with some hostility.
When Du Qi saw the situation, he smiled coldly to himself.
Fortunately, Xiao Chen had arranged a backup plan. Unexpectedly, this Li Chengqian showed hostility to him at such a young age.
Of course, this was not Li Chengqian's doing.
The person who taught Li Chengqian must have mentioned it. Otherwise, Li Chengqian would not think so of Du Qi.
Li Yuan's expression also turned gloomy.
Du Qi was a junior that Li Yuan admired.
He was broad-minded, had a plan, and cared for the common people. Over the years, Du Qi's businesses had taken care of countless refugees and commoners, giving countless retired soldiers things to do.
To put it bluntly, Du Qi's meritorious service was far more than a governor of a province. His service was to the country.
However, now someone was slandering Du Qi.
Li Yuan said in a deep voice: "Crown Prince, why don't you tell us why you think Du Qi should support the Imperial Court." The way he addressed Li Chengqian had already changed. He no longer called Li Chengqian by his name, but directly called him Crown Prince.
Li Chengqian was completely unaware. He raised his head and felt that it was polite. Moreover, Li Chengqian did not think that Du Qi had anything. He said in a powerful and resonating voice: "Imperial Grandfather, Master Lu said before, all lands under the heavens belong to the Emperor, all lands under the heavens belong to the Emperor. This entire world belongs to my Li Family, it belongs to my Tang dynasty. Currently, the Imperial Court is in dire straits, but the Du Family is overflowing with wealth. Such a Du Family does not want to reimburse the Imperial Court, does not want to share the burden of the Imperial Court, does not want to share Imperial Father's worries. Du Qi is obviously not a good person. "
Du Qi listened and sneered.
As the Crown Prince, Li Chengqian was really naive.
Unfortunately, Li Chengqian's good days did not last long.
Du Qi did not care about Li Chengqian. He did not have much malice toward Li Chengqian, because he was just a child. However, the Master Lu that Li Chengqian mentioned made Du Qi somewhat unhappy.
He, Du Qi, did not offend anyone.
This so-called Master Lu was actually secretly targeting him. Then, Du Qi could not be blamed.
Du Qi said seriously: "Dare I ask Crown Prince, who is Master Lu?"
Li Chengqian said: "It's Master Lu Deming."
After Du Qi heard, he frowned slightly. He had some impression of this person, but mainly because he knew that Li Shimin had found a teacher for Li Chengqian, and that teacher was Lu Deming. In addition, Kong Yingda was also responsible for teaching Li Chengqian.
Of course, as the Crown Prince, Li Chengqian's real teacher was Li Gang.
He was a famous scholar in the world.
Du Qi also had some impression of Li Gang.
In history, this Li Gang was known as the Crown Prince's assassin. He once served Later Zhou. After Yang Jian usurped the throne and the Sui Dynasty was established, Li Gang served as Crown Prince Yang Yong's East Palace Crown Prince Yang Yong's horse steward. Unfortunately, Yang Yong was abolished.
When Li Jiancheng was the Crown Prince, Li Gang actually served as the Crown Prince's steward in the East Palace, in charge of assisting the Crown Prince. However, Li Gang's personality was straightforward. In the early years, he repeatedly advised Li Jiancheng, causing Li Jiancheng to distance himself from Li Gang.
Li Gang's personality was straightforward, and he directly asked to resign, but was rejected by Li Yuan.
However, Li Gang was like an invisible person in the East Palace, rarely appearing. Li Jiancheng also did not care about Li Gang. After Li Shimin ascended the throne, Li Gang once again became Li Chengqian's teacher, serving as the Crown Prince's Junior Tutor.
This time, Li Chengqian was rather respectful to Li Gang, and also very courteous.
However, Li Gang was already over eighty years old, and died in a few years. Throughout his life, Li Gang had taught three Crown Princes of two dynasties. In the end, two of the Crown Princes were abolished, and one was killed.
Du Qi had heard of Li Gang, but the two of them did not have any interactions. However, if something happened to Li Chengqian, Li Gang, as the Crown Prince's Junior Tutor, could not shirk the responsibility.
After all, Kong Yingda and Lu Deming were both assisting Li Gang.
Li Yuan glanced at Du Qi. He knew Du Qi's methods, especially that Du Qi was extremely opinionated. Thus, when it came to Li Chengqian's current matters, he had to give Du Qi an explanation.
Otherwise, it would affect Du Qi.
Li Yuan did not wait for Du Qi to speak, instructing, "Xiao Li."
"Present!"
Currently, Xiao Li was also growing older.
His back was slightly hunched as he replied.
Li Yuan instructed, "Go personally to the Yin-Yang Palace and inform the Emperor. Have him make a trip here."
"Yes!"
Xiao Li turned and left.
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