Tang Dynasty: Consort Wu? Your Majesty, please address her as the Crown Prince's Consort.

The next morning!

Snapped!

Li Chengqian, who was having a sweet dream, suddenly felt a sharp pain on his face.

I opened my eyes groggily, and my old man's big face came into view.

"Holy crap! It's a ghost!!!"

Upon hearing his unfilial son's exclamation, Li Shimin's face darkened, and he stepped forward and slapped Li Chengqian on the back of the head!

"What nonsense are you spouting, you brat? Get up and come with me to the morning court!"

Hearing his old man's voice, Li Chengqian slowly came to his senses, then silently covered himself with the blanket, burying his head under it, and said lazily:

"Dad, you go first, I'll take a nap!"

Looking at Li Chengqian, who was in the process of pupating, in front of him.

Li Shimin was immediately furious.

"You unfilial son! How could you be so lazy? Get up now, or I'll have you dragged to the Taiji Palace!"

hmm~

As if it had heard Li Shimin's words, the pupa that had been motionless miraculously began to wriggle, while also emitting extremely unwilling humming sounds!

Taiji Hall!

Li Shimin strode towards his throne, while Li Chengqian followed behind him looking listless, as if he hadn't woken up yet!

However, when the civil and military officials saw that Li Chengqian had actually come from the direction of the Liangyi Hall with Li Shimin, they all showed a look of surprise!

They all began to speculate in their minds.

Could it be that His Highness the Crown Prince slept in the Liangyi Palace yesterday?

It seems His Majesty doesn't dislike His Highness the Crown Prince as much as the rumors suggest!

Upon seeing this scene, Li Tai, who was standing at the very front, couldn't help but clench his fists, and even the fat on his face trembled uncontrollably!

Yesterday he thought Li Chengqian must have been disliked by his father, but now the facts have given him a resounding slap in the face!

On what grounds? On what grounds? On what grounds? Why is Li Chengqian allowed to spend the night in the Liangyi Palace?!

However, even if one is furious inside, one must still appear calm and collected on the surface.

When Li Chengqian stood beside Li Tai, Li Tai couldn't help but whisper to him:

"Congratulations, elder brother! To have gained Father's trust so much, the Liangyi Palace isn't a place just anyone can sleep in!"

Hearing his younger brother's somewhat sarcastic words, Li Chengqian rolled his eyes at him speechlessly.

"Go if you want, but I'm never going again. I can't even sleep in peacefully anymore!"

Upon hearing this, Li Tai was first taken aback, and then the flames of jealousy in his heart began to burn fiercely.

In his view, Li Chengqian was just showing off when he said such things.

Li Tai immediately snorted coldly, turned his head away, and ignored him.

Seeing this, Li Chengqian felt completely bewildered.

Is there something wrong with this young man?!

Nothing much happened at the morning court session today. The ministers reported on their work and discussed any uncertainties together.

The dull atmosphere made Li Chengqian, who was standing in front, feel drowsy. He leaned against a pillar and slept peacefully.

Li Tai, who was closest to Li Chengqian, couldn't help but gasp in astonishment upon seeing this scene.

How can someone so lazy be worthy of the position of crown prince?

Li Shimin, who was listening to the officials' report, also noticed Li Chengqian's situation.

Seeing that Li Chengqian was sleeping soundly, Li Shimin couldn't help but feel a vein throb on his forehead.

Li Shimin immediately coughed lightly, as if to make a show of it.

"Ahem! Your Highness! What are your thoughts on the arrangements for the remnants of the Eastern Turkic Khaganate?"

Upon hearing this, the entire hall fell silent, and everyone's gaze turned to Li Chengqian at the very front.

When they saw Li Chengqian's current state, they couldn't help but twitch their lips slightly.

If I'm not mistaken, His Highness the Crown Prince is asleep!

Seemingly sensing something, Li Chengqian reflexively opened his tightly closed eyes, then looked at Li Shimin with a wise expression and said:

"Yes, yes, Father is absolutely right!"

puff!

Upon hearing Li Chengqian's words, Li Tai, who was standing to the side, almost lost his composure, while Li Shimin, who was sitting on the dragon throne, turned as black as the bottom of a pot.

"I am asking you, what are your thoughts on the remnants of the Eastern Turkic Khaganate?!"

Li Shimin's face was grim, but he still patiently repeated his question.

Upon hearing this, Li Chengqian pondered for a moment before speaking directly:

"Father! I have three strategies for dealing with the remnants of the Eastern Turkic Khaganate and its territory: superior, middle, and inferior!"

Oh?

This answer surprised Li Shimin somewhat, as he had just discussed the matter with his ministers for a long time without coming up with a good solution.

This kid actually spouted nonsense, claiming he had three strategies: superior, middle, and inferior. He's still too young.

Well, he's still very young anyway, I'll correct him later.

Li Tai, standing next to Li Chengqian, couldn't help but curl his lip, revealing a look of disdain.

Even the Emperor and so many ministers couldn't come up with a solution, and you're offering three strategies? You're just bragging. Let's see how you embarrass yourself later.

The civil and military officials around him also looked at Li Chengqian with curiosity, especially the old men from the former Prince Qin's mansion, such as Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui.

For the past eighteen years, this Crown Prince has accomplished nothing, doing everything in a conventional and unremarkable manner, seeking neither merit nor demerit.

But recently things seem to have changed, and they've become somewhat unconventional and unpredictable!

First, she abducted His Majesty's concubine, and then she angered His Majesty so much at the grand court assembly that he was blowing his beard and glaring at him.

Unfortunately, His Majesty couldn't do anything about it.

Little did they know that the reason Li Chengqian had been so well-behaved for the previous eighteen years was entirely because the cheat code hadn't arrived yet.

Even Li Chengqian, who was well aware of the course of history, could only live cautiously. But now things are different. He has a cheat code. If he doesn't step up now, wouldn't he be a disgrace to the time travelers?

Just then, Li Chengqian spoke up.

He then cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Li Shimin and said:

"Father, my worst course of action is to establish a protectorate in the territory of the Eastern Turks and dispatch officials and troops to garrison it!"

Upon hearing this, Li Shimin's face darkened immediately, and even Fang Xuanling and the others did not look too pleased.

The reason is simple: the Protectorate's strategy mentioned by Li Chengqian was exactly what they had come up with after racking their brains for a long time, but it became a bad idea in Li Chengqian's eyes!

As soon as Li Chengqian finished speaking, Du Ruhui immediately stepped forward, cupped his hands in greeting to Li Chengqian, and said:

"Since the Protectorate's strategy is considered a poor one by Your Highness, then what are Your Highness's middle and best strategies?"

Seeing Du Ruhui's unconvinced expression, Li Chengqian couldn't help but smile slightly.

This Prime Minister Du is known for his short temper and impatience.

Fang and Du are adept at planning and making decisive moves, which is their strength, but their weaknesses are equally obvious.