Chapter 42 Li Shimin Seeks Advice

"For example, now, can the emperor get together like us and chat about everything under the sun?" As soon as Xu Luo finished speaking, the atmosphere on the scene became lively like ignited fireworks.

At this time, Wei Zheng, Du Ruhui and Zhangsun Wuji all looked at Li Shimin at the same time, their eyes full of complicated emotions. Li Shimin knew that Xu Luo's words really touched his heart.

Only he himself knew the difficulties of being an emperor. Although he seemed majestic, he was actually full of bitterness.

Xu Luo was young, but he could see things so clearly, which made everyone look at him with new eyes. There was a gleam of wisdom in his eyes, and the maturity and wisdom beyond his age made people forget his age.

Changsun Wuji looked at Xu Luo and secretly admired him in his heart. This young man's insight into the country even surpassed that of some veteran ministers who had fought in many battles.

"We have known each other for a long time, so I won't say any more polite words."

Xu Luo stood up, looked around, and said affectionately, "Everything is in the wine, let us forget those troubles, let's drink today and get drunk today!" Everyone cheered in unison, and the wine bowls collided, making a crisp sound.

A hint of heroism flashed in Li Shimin's eyes. He drank it all in one gulp and then laughed out loud, "It feels so good! I haven't felt so good in a long time!" He said to Xu Luo with a smile.

Xu Luo also smiled, and filled the glasses for himself and Li Shimin, and said seriously: "Old Li, I won't say much about today's matter. I just want to say one thing. If you have any problems in the future, feel free to come to me. As long as I can do it, I will never refuse."

He paused, raised his glass, and said, "Come, I'll toast you alone!"

A touch of emotion flashed in Li Shimin's eyes, and he nodded and said, "Okay, just for what you said, I accept you as my brother! Come, drink!" The two smiled at each other and toasted again.

After three rounds of drinking, Li Shimin's expression became a little complicated, with a hint of sadness hidden between his brows. He put down the wine glass, looked at Xu Luo, and forced a smile from the corner of his mouth: "Brother Xu, there is something I want to ask you for help."

"Oh? Just say it!" Xu Luo patted his chest with a generous look on his face.

Li Shimin nodded slightly, but his eyes drifted away, as if he was organizing his words. After a long time, he retracted his gaze and said lightly: "I have a friend who has a mountain of wealth, but he is always frowning."

At this time, Xu Luo couldn't help but raise his eyebrows in confusion: "Why is this?"

Li Shimin sighed, his eyes revealing a hint of helplessness: "It's a bit embarrassing to talk about this, but I trust him so much that I won't hide it. He has lived a luxurious life since he was young, and his family's business is growing stronger day by day."

Hearing this, Li Shimin and Xu Luo couldn't help laughing. Xu Luo waved his hand and said jokingly, "How can there be so many weird things? Don't interrupt, let Lao Li continue."

"I see. This friend is really curious!" Xu Luo touched his chin and fell into deep thought.

"Hey, guess what? My buddy Li Shimin originally thought he could inherit the family business, but he found out that his father actually planned to divide the business among his brothers!"

"He, although he is not the eldest in the family, has his own ideas and thinks that he can make a name for himself in the future with his own abilities."

"Who would have thought that, because of this confidence, his brothers were extremely jealous. They were afraid that he would compete with them for property in the future, so they kept thinking about how to kill him."

"At first, Li Shimin didn't take it seriously and generously said that he would not fight with them, but those people were narrow-minded and refused to believe him." "They said all kinds of bad things in front of the old man and wanted to kick him out."

"Finally one day, Li Shimin couldn't bear it anymore, so he used a trick to deal with his brothers one by one and took over the family business himself."

"But this matter weighed on his heart like a huge rock. After so many years, he still hasn't recovered."

At this time, Xu Luo suddenly laughed, "Hey, Brother Li, why does your story sound so familiar?"

"Sound familiar? What do you mean?" Li Shimin was stunned and asked in confusion.

"Well, there are some things that cannot be said. If you say them, it's a taboo!"

Xu Luo pretended to smile mysteriously, "But let me be frank, people die for money, birds die for food! I think your friend is right to do this! If it were me, I might do the same!"

After hearing this, Li Shimin's eyes changed slightly, as if he was touched.

"Human greed is endless!" Xu Luo continued, "The more you get, the more you fear losing it. Just like your friend's elder brother, the family property originally belonged to him, but he was suspicious. Today he doubted this, tomorrow he doubted that."

At this time, Du Ruhui next to him couldn't help but interrupt, with a teasing smile on his face: "Yes, some people are like this, they own the whole world, but are still afraid of losing a small piece of land, don't you think it's ridiculous?"

"Let me tell you the truth. Even if he gets rid of your friend, believe it or not, he won't feel at ease." Xu Luo said jokingly while leisurely turning the teacup in his hand, "His brothers are all potential hidden dangers to him!"

"As long as these brothers exist, they will be an invisible pressure on him." He raised a cynical smile, "This kind of pressure is not like an open attack, it is hard to guard against a hidden arrow!"

"So, I don't think there is anything wrong with what your friend did. If a man doesn't take care of himself, he will be punished by heaven and earth!" Xu Luo shrugged, not taking it seriously.
"Of course, if some people want to point fingers, let them do whatever they want. After a hundred years, who will remember these things?"

He paused, his eyes suddenly becoming sharp, "Remember, those who have not experienced your pain, but stand on the moral high ground to persuade you to be tolerant, such people are more terrifying than those killers who kill with knives and guns. They kill without shedding blood!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Luo stood up and paced back and forth in the room with light steps, "In life, how can there be so many things that go as planned? The so-called fear is nothing but the result of one's own incompetence.

Only by standing up and overcoming everything, when you look back, you will find that your dream is just there where the lights are dimming. "

He stopped and looked into the distance with a dazed look in his eyes. "That night, I also dreamed of millions of soldiers."

At this time, Li Shimin and others who had been sitting quietly could not help but shudder, as if Xu Luo's words touched somewhere in their hearts.

That night, Li Shimin seemed to be commanding thousands of troops in his dream, and his heart could not help but be moved, as if someone was gently plucking his heartstrings.

A joke suddenly came out of Wei Zheng's mouth, which seemed to add some spice to the serious atmosphere, causing everyone to laugh and the atmosphere instantly became a lot more relaxed.

Just like that, after a night of drinking, Li Shimin, Wei Zheng and Du Ruhui hurried back to Chang'an City like deserters, without even having time to say goodbye.
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(End of this chapter)