Taiji Palace.
Li Shimin finished dealing with a table full of official business. He couldn't help but rub the corners of his tired eyes.
"He who wants to wear the crown must bear its weight!"
Although Li Shimin didn't know this sentence, he deeply understood how heavy the crown was. The Tang dynasty was so big that there were countless things to deal with every day. Although they were dealt with by layers of officials and civil and military officials, the amount of government affairs handed to Li Shimin was still not a small number. Most of the time, Li Shimin was busy until late at night before he could go to bed.
Li Shimin knew how heavy the responsibilities of the emperor were, so he had high expectations of Li Chengqian and was very strict with him.
However, Li Shimin was strict with Li Chengqian, but kind to Emperor Wei, Li Tai.
As the second son of the first wife, Li Tai was not given the title of Crown Prince when he was born. Other than that, he received no less favor than Li Chengqian. He even had the right to enter and leave the palace freely.
"Your son kowtows in salute to Father!"
Li Tai entered Taiji Palace and bowed to Li Shimin.
When Li Shimin saw Li Tai come in, he couldn't help but smile. He affectionately said Li Tai's nickname, "Qingque, how do you have time to come to Father's place today?"
"Your son has just finished his homework! I have some mathematical questions to ask Big Brother, but I heard that Big Brother went to visit Grandfather, so I came to ask Father for advice, "Li Tai said.
"Oh! Qingque, are you here to test Father? "Li Shimin suddenly smiled.
Li Shimin and his son were like father and son in an ordinary family, asking for advice and learning. They were happy and harmonious.
However, not long after, Li Shimin's face darkened because he found that these mathematical questions were too difficult!
"This question is not bad, it's good!" Li Shimin pretended to be enlightened and commented. He thought that his mathematics skills were not bad, but these problems were also a headache for him!
Li Tai smiled and said, "These are the questions that I found from Teacher Shen of the Imperial College. I also found them to be very difficult. However, I heard that this question was as simple as a multiplication table in Marquis Merton's hands. From this, I know that there is always someone better than me."
Li Shimin suddenly understood and said, "So it's the Imperial College's exam questions. No wonder. But Meton is just a student. Anyone who tries to compete with him is asking for trouble. Now, I wonder how many students in the Tang dynasty hate Meton to the bone."
The rise of mathematics could be said to be difficult for many students in the Tang dynasty. How could the students be kind to the initiator, Mo Jiazi?
Li Tai also shook his head and laughed, "Let's not talk about the distant past. Isn't Slave Zhi the same? Didn't he often gnash his teeth and call Modun the Great Demon King?"
When Li Zhi's embarrassment was mentioned, the father and son couldn't help but laugh.
"However, I think that mathematics is very useful. Marquis Merton once said something, and I think it is a famous saying," Li Tai said.
Li Shimin said with interest, "Oh! Let's hear it! "
Li Tai said sternly, "Anyone in this world can deceive you, but Master Si will never be able to do it. Didn't you use mathematics to find a group of corrupt officials some time ago? I think the biggest advantage of mathematics is that it is true! "Li Tai said.
Li Shimin nodded in agreement. It had to be said that Meton's words had been widely spread in the Tang dynasty and had a deep impact. Because of these words, mathematics was more and more recognized by the world, and its status was gradually rising.
The questions that Li Tai chose were not so easy, but they were not difficult for Li Shimin. The father and son worked together and quickly solved one problem after another. The sense of accomplishment of the father and son working together made Li Shimin feel extremely happy.
When Li Tai had a few questions to ask, he said goodbye and left. The affection in Li Shimin's eyes did not decrease, but increased. When he saw Li Tai, he thought of the situation when he was the Emperor of Qin. He couldn't help but feel happy.
They were both talented, the second son of the legal wife, and the crown prince of the same mother. How magical was fate? Li Tai was simply a copy of Li Shimin.
Li Shimin sighed in his heart. Father couldn't give you the position of crown prince, so he could only make it up to you in other ways.
Soon, Li Shimin's eyes regained clarity, and he ordered Pande, who was waiting on the side, "Come, report what the crown prince did today."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Not long after, Pande handed over a secret report, and presented it in front of Li Shimin.
Li Chengqian trio's every word and action were recorded in detail on the paper. When he saw Li Yuan and Li Chengqian's conversation about the position of crown prince, he couldn't help but sigh slightly.
So many years had passed, the thorn in Father Emperor's heart still could not be removed. However, towards Li Chengqian's answer, Li Shimin nodded his head in satisfaction.
Then he saw the diamond, the hot pot, and the secret hair-dyeing technique triple gifts, which made Li Yuan's mood very happy. Li Shimin's resentment towards Modun privately going to see Li Yuan had long since disappeared without a trace.
As for Meton going to see Li Yuan, Li Shimin didn't think that Meton had any other ideas. In addition, these triple gifts, especially the secret hair dyeing technique, were able to make Li Yuan so happy. For Li Shimin, it was more worth it than anything else.
Then he saw the news of Li Chengqian and Meton's fight, and immediately understood the reason why Li Tai came today.
"A dignified crown prince and Marquis fighting on the street, what kind of scandal is this?"
Li Shimin reprimanded, but there wasn't the slightest bit of anger in his heart. Li Chengqian finally did something that was very satisfying. He also wanted to beat Mo Jiazi for a long time. He actually had ideas about his daughter.
However, he couldn't help but be curious about Li Chengqian being able to do such a thing. All along, Li Chengqian had scrupulously abided by the position of crown prince. Every word and action was methodical. Although he couldn't pick out any mistakes, he always felt that he lacked the vigor of a youth.
And Li Chengqian had the knot in his heart untied by Meton, in addition to the explosiveness of the crazy sister protector's attributes, he did such an unexpected thing. Li Shimin couldn't help but raise his eyebrows.
Even when Li Chengqian used mathematics to catch corrupt officials, it didn't make Li Shimin so surprised!
"In this way, tomorrow's morning court will definitely be lively!" Li Shimin couldn't help but have a headache.
One was the crown prince fighting, the other was Mo Jiazi, this troublemaker. Either one was enough for the Imperial Censor to report. It could be imagined how lively tomorrow's morning court would be.
However, at this moment, Li Chengqian didn't have the slightest expression of worry. Instead, he was leisurely enjoying the admiring gazes of the princes in the palace.
"Brother Crown Prince, well done! Mo Jiazi's mathematics really made us suffer. Brother Crown Prince, you really made us happy today. "Li Zhi said excitedly.
"That's right! This guy is usually too hateful. Doesn't he just know a little more than us? "Li You also said indignantly.
"That's right, he still wants to have ideas about Sister Royal. He's simply a toad wanting to eat swan meat."
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The princes surrounded Li Chengqian, each of them beaming with joy. It was obvious how unpopular Mo Jiazi was. How much more homework did he leave for them? Li Chengqian's actions could be considered as revenge for them.
"I heard that Mo Jiazi fought back. Brother Crown Prince, did it hurt?" Li Zhi said with a naive expression.
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