The immortal of the Tang Dynasty, but the game starts at Xuanwu Gate?

Chen Huai'an was taken aback, not expecting Li Shimin to ask such a question.

To be honest, Chen Huai'an really did have such a plan.

If Li Shimin hadn't been able to be relied upon, the Wei River Alliance in history would have been inevitable, and at least he could have provided some protection.

In the early years of the Zhenguan era, the most notorious event was undoubtedly the continuous natural and man-made disasters.

Historically, Li Shimin was later forced to issue an edict of self-reproach.

Of course, Chen Huai'an didn't care about that. What he cared about was that the cold numbers in the history books were now real people.

Chen Huai'an said he would live a life of quiet desperation, until the end of time, without getting involved in any cause or effect, and without participating in the affairs of the court, the royal family, or anything else in the world.

In fact, none of his actions had anything to do with Gou!

He could deceive himself, but he couldn't deceive the heart that grew up under the red flag.

Chen Huai'an could not choose to live an ordinary life.

Because he knew very well that as an immortal with modern knowledge, the changes he could bring would be earth-shattering.

Now that we've come to this era, there are some things we must do.

"..."

Chen Huai'an opened his mouth, then suddenly laughed.

Li Shimin also laughed: "Why is Mr. Chen laughing?"

"Your Highness, please don't think too much about it. I'm not laughing at you; I'm laughing at myself."

"Laughing at yourself?"

"Yes," Chen Huai'an said self-deprecatingly, "laughing at myself for being so clever."

Li Shimin didn't speak, he just looked at him quietly.

Chen Huai'an said quietly, "Your Highness, it's not that I don't trust you, but I must prepare for the worst. This is no small matter; it concerns the lives of all people under heaven."

"If you succeed, that's certainly a good thing, and my actions weren't superfluous. But if you hadn't succeeded..."

He stopped speaking, the meaning of which was self-evident.

Li Shimin twitched the corner of his mouth, unable to utter a rebuttal.

They are only thinking of you and their actions are not driven by selfish motives, so are you going to criticize them?

The only problem is that they didn't tell you beforehand.

But what's the big deal?

Li Shimin did have that much magnanimity.

Besides, they're not doing it themselves; they're doing it with your son and your subordinates' sons.

Then there's no problem at all.

Li Shimin changed the subject and asked instead, "Sir, I heard your remarks about the social hierarchy of scholars, farmers, artisans, and merchants that day."

Chen Huai'an blinked: "What are your thoughts, Your Highness?"

Li Shimin exclaimed, "Hearing your words is better than traveling ten thousand miles."

"I was too narrow-minded before."

"After hearing your words, I tossed and turned all night, unable to sleep, and read through a large number of historical books to verify your words. In the end, I believe that you are right."

Having said that, he revealed the real purpose of summoning Chen Huai'an, saying earnestly, "Mr. Chen, is the curved plow you mentioned real?"

"How long will it take to build?"

Chen Huai'an pondered, "I didn't expect Your Highness to have a hobby of eavesdropping, and quite a lot at that. But next time Your Highness can come in directly; I won't mind."

Li Shimin: "..."

"I didn't eavesdrop; I just happened to be passing by and overheard a few words, understand?"

"Do you understand? I understand. Your Highness was just passing by and overheard. I understand!"

Li Shimin's forehead veins bulged: "Damn it, you don't even seem to understand anything!"

Why are you swearing?

"I'm the Crown Prince now, can't I even scold a person?"

"So, do you still want the curved plow?"

"......"

"Oh dear!" Li Shimin grinned. "Mr. Chen, I was just joking with you. I didn't scold you. You must have misheard me."

"We, ruler and subject, are of one mind; how could I possibly scold you?"

"Really?" Chen Huai'an teased.

Li Shimin nodded emphatically: "Yes."

"Alright." Chen Huai'an chuckled. "I've already drawn up the blueprints for the curved plow, and I sent them to the craftsmen a few days ago to start making it. I still need to ask them how long it will take to complete."

"However, it shouldn't be long; it should be ready within this month."

Upon hearing this, Li Shimin immediately stood up excitedly and paced back and forth in front of the table.

After a while, he stopped: "Mr. Chen, is the curved plow really as good as you say?"

"It will only be better than what I say," Chen Huai'an said with certainty.

"Excellent, excellent, excellent!" Li Shimin was overjoyed.

Although he has not yet ascended the throne, he is practically one.

However, the methods he used to seize the throne were hardly honorable. Even if he forced the historians to record it in a better light, he could not escape the stigma of fratricide and patricide.

Therefore, he desperately needs to produce results and gain recognition from the world.

The curved plow that Chen Huai'an mentioned was a huge surprise for him and for all the people in the world.

How could Li Shimin not be happy?

He approached Chen Huai'an and solemnly said, "In that case, I'll leave the matter of the curved plow to you, sir."

"If possible, please bring out the curved plow when I ascend the throne."

"Furthermore, if you are unwilling to get involved in court affairs, I will not force you. If you wish to engage in business and serve the country in your own way, I will fully support you."

"If you do well, sir, when I ascend the throne, I will surely bestow upon you official titles and ranks, and grant you a life of wealth and honor!"

Chen Huai'an initially wanted to refuse, but then he thought about it again.

What's the point of refusing?

If you don't want anything, wouldn't that just make people suspicious for no reason?

It's better to accept it calmly.

"Very well, then I thank Your Highness in advance," Chen Huai'an replied with a smile.

Sure enough, Li Shimin smiled when he saw him agree. Just as he was about to say something, a sobbing sound suddenly came from outside.

"Ah, waaaaah~"

Li Lizhi rushed in with her short legs, tears streaming down her face, and threw herself into Li Shimin's arms.

Seeing this, Li Shimin's heart melted. He even forgot about Chen Huai'an for the moment and quickly and gently coaxed, "Lizhi, what's wrong? Why are you crying?"

"Who made Xiaolizhi angry? Father will teach him a lesson for you."

"Mother!" Li Lizhi gasped, her voice choked with sobs, "I asked you to go find that big swindler and get the money back, but you absolutely refused. You even said I was being unreasonable and running off like that."

"Mother must have been bewitched by that big liar. Please talk to her."

Li Shimin was taken aback: "What big liar?"

Chen Huai'an coughed lightly at this moment.

Li Lizhi then realized that there were other people present.

And he's the big liar she's talking about.

Li Lizhi's face immediately turned red. She stomped her foot, put one hand on her hip, and pointed at Chen Huai'an with the other: "Father, it's him! He's a big liar. He lied to Mother, saying he was going to do business, and made Mother spend so much money."

"He...he even pulled my pigtails and bullied me! Please help me teach him a lesson and spank him!"

Li Shimin: "..."

Chen Huai'an: "..."

"..."