Chapter 33: South-East, North-East (Part 1)
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The next day, I went to court directly and found myself in the Jinluan Hall.
Yue Buqun sat on the throne, and Shi Yao sat on the queen's seat.
"I see you, Your Majesty, and you see the Queen! Long live the Emperor! Long live the Queen! Thousands of years live the Queen!"
"Pingshen!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Eunuch Wu Feng said: "If you have something to report, report it; if nothing happens, leave the court...!"
Zhu Youwen stood up and reported: "Your Majesty, I will be rewarded!"
"My dear, please tell me!"
"Your Majesty, the Tang Dynasty will rest and recuperate for ten years. The country will be peaceful and the people are safe, and the weather will be smooth.
Your Majesty and other major armies are also ready and ready for battle at any time. Can you go out to expand the territory for our Datang Empire?"
Uncle Yang: "Your Majesty, this... the Tang Dynasty started a war just after it started to improve, which is not good for the Tang Dynasty that I have just stabilized!"
Seeing this, Yue Buqun looked at the others.
Ten years ago, Li Maozhen returned from the war. After all, she was a woman. Although she was highly skilled in martial arts, she did not like fighting, so she was named Prime Minister Zuo by Yue Buqun.
Li Maozhen: "Your Majesty, there is no doubt that we will conquer the world, but the time has not yet come.
My thoughts are the same as those of your right minister. Now that the Tang Dynasty has just begun to develop, why not wait for a while?"
The five generals Yan Wuji, Wen Lin, Qi Feng, Shi Yuan, and Shi Li suddenly said: "Your Majesty! We invite you to fight!
I am willing to issue a military order and vow to return with great victory!"
For these guys, war and the expansion of territory are the fastest ways for them to advance, and they are all militants.
Yue Buqun was also happy to see them like this, but he still waved his hand.
"I am very clear about your desire to serve the country with your fists.
But as the prime ministers said, the Tang Dynasty still needs some time to recuperate.
Haha, all my dear friends are still young, so don’t worry about not having any merit.
I believe that the people of Tang Dynasty also hope to live a peaceful life.
In this case, let's develop for a while. If we see the strength of the Tang Empire, those neighboring countries will automatically join us. Wouldn't it be better to surrender without fighting? Otherwise, the sacrifices of the sons of the Tang Dynasty would be in vain.
There is something I need you to refer to today, so I can prepare it for the future!
In order for the Tang Dynasty to last longer, there would be fewer tyrants in history and the people would be less likely to be in chaos.
Therefore, I raise a question to you: How can we ensure that the prince selected is the most capable and virtuous among my descendants.
There is no need to be 100% sure of the probability, because this is unrealistic, as long as the certainty is improved as much as possible.
This is related to the inheritance and continuation of our Tang Dynasty. It is of great importance. Dear friends, please go back and think about it carefully.
Next time I go to court, tell them all, and I will refer to them to establish the best inheritance system.
In addition, I will give you a privilege. You don’t have to worry about the royal family. You can speak out as long as you have an idea.”
"The Emperor's Holy Ming!"
"Retreat!"
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Returning to Tai Chi Hall, he began to study various books.
Over the years, the collection of books in the palace has become more and more abundant.
In the Sutra Pavilion, there are all kinds of techniques such as Phantom Sound Technique, Jiuyou Xuantian Divine Technique, Hunyuan Technique, Yangwu Sword Sutra, Tiangang Technique, Five Thunder Heavenly Heart Technique, etc., stored in the deepest part of the Sutra Tibetan Pavilion.
In the past ten years, he himself has remained the same as before, making no progress in his spiritual aspect, which made him extremely helpless.
On the other hand, Qi is constantly condensing, and in terms of essence, there is also a lot of gain. After all, in the palace, all kinds of natural and earthly treasures can still be eaten occasionally.
It was too difficult to advance to the Hunyuan level. As for the soul, he had no clue. He just hoped that when he would get a technique for cultivating the soul.
"Hey! The divine life, the divine soul... how can it be so easy to find the heavenly materials and earthly treasures for refining the divine soul elixir!
Slowly accumulating, the soul is ethereal, and there is still no clue and a long way to go before the soul becomes solid.
If you can’t cultivate, just live. The longer you live, the stronger you will become.”
"Father...Father..."
A group of chirping voices sounded, and with a bang, the door of Tai Chi Hall was pushed open.
A group of children rushed in. They were the four brothers and sisters Li Yihuan, Li Shuo, Li Qing and Li Yiqi.
As soon as he came in, he came to his side and pulled his clothes and trousers.
"Hmm, Huan'er, what's wrong with you?"
Li Yihuan: "Father, we are fine. I just heard that my father has retired from the imperial court. My little sister insisted on coming to take a look, so we followed."
"Haha, Qiqi still misses her father!" She hugged Li Yiqi and Li Qing one by one.
"Qiqi, Qing'er, have you listened to your mother?"
"Yes, yes..."
"Haha, you are so obedient!
Huan'er, Shuo'er, how is your cultivation going now?"
Li Yihuan: "Father, my son has already reached a small star level!"
Li Shuo: "Father, I have just started practicing. Although I have made progress, I am still far from the small star level!"
"It doesn't matter, just take your time. By the way, you three brothers, or the brothers in the future.
After you reach the age of fifteen, you need to remain anonymous. Your father will send you to train in the army for a few years, and then you will go to the Jianghu to train for a few years. After all, you are the children of the royal family, and you have great responsibilities.
As for your sisters, it is up to them to choose their own. If they are willing to go, Father will not stop them. If they do not want to go, they will not be forced to do so.
My father has recently convened civil and military officials to discuss the issue of the future prince and the succession of the throne.
The father hopes that the Tang Dynasty will be prosperous forever, so among your brothers, the father will investigate and find the most suitable child to inherit the position of prince and emperor!
Therefore, if you have the intention to compete for the position of emperor, you must work hard and don't say that your father is unfair.
In addition, and the most important point is that when you brothers compete, you must compete peacefully. If you fail, it means that you are not capable. You must wholeheartedly assist the successful brothers in the stable development of Datang.
In competition, you can't kill, you are all brothers and sisters.
If the competition is successful, the successful person cannot kill other brothers and sisters.
You are all good children of your father, the emperor, and your mother. I hope you are all well and safe, otherwise your father, the emperor, and your mother will be sad. Do you understand?
Moreover, it is my Li family who governs the Tang Empire. Only if we manage it well, can our Li family survive forever! Only then can you be lucky and prosperous!"
"Yes, Father, I have remembered it!"
"Your Majesty, they are still too young. Is it too early?"
Shi Yao, who came to take care of the children, couldn't help but worry after listening to Yue Buqun's teachings to the children.
"Queen, you are overthinking it. They are still young and their minds are immature and can be shaped.
Therefore, the concept of mutual love between brothers and sisters was instilled in them from an early age.
I can't control the affairs of my descendants in the future. I can only try my best to formulate some policies to reduce the probability of it happening. But for them, I don't want the historical battle for the throne to happen among my descendants in the future. People with white hair will give away black hair.
Chapter completed!