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

This time, Li Shimin was genuinely angry. It was one thing for his unruly son to be irresponsible in daily life, but how could he be so careless about matters like military campaigns?

Meeting his father's murderous gaze, Li Chengqian couldn't help but smile, and then slowly said:

"Father! I'm not joking, I'm serious."

When my father was young, he fought for the world. At the age of eighteen, he saved Emperor Yang of Sui at Yanmen Pass. At the age of twenty, he raised an army to rebel against Sui. At the age of twenty-one, he destroyed Sui and was granted the title of Prince of Qin.

At twenty-two, he destroyed Liu Wuzhou; at twenty-three, he decisively defeated Wang Shichong; at twenty-four, his three thousand Xuanjia soldiers defeated Dou Jiande's army of one hundred thousand; at twenty-five, he destroyed Liu Heita and pacified the north. Each and every one of these achievements fills me with admiration.

As the Crown Prince of the Great Tang, I only have the title of the eldest son of the legitimate wife, but I have made no contribution to the Great Tang. I am terrified and wish to follow my father's example, lead troops into battle, and kill the barbarians beyond the pass.

"Your Majesty, I want the people of the Tang Dynasty to know that I, the Crown Prince, also have passion and dare to charge into battle! I do not wish to be a ruler who merely maintains the status quo. From now on, history will only record that you and I, father and son, have expanded our territory by thousands of miles over two dynasties, and that the people have lived in peace and prosperity!"

Li Chengqian's voice grew louder and louder, even Li Shimin, who was sitting on the dragon throne, couldn't help but feel his blood boil.

So I am this powerful! It seems this rebellious son still admires me. His usual disrespect for me was just a facade!

The historian standing nearby couldn't help but blush, his brush practically smoking as he swished it across the paper.

Historian: Holy crap! This is getting exciting! Write it down fast, not a single word changed!

In an instant, the way the people from the military group looked at Li Chengqian changed.

Their gazes toward Li Chengqian held a newfound respect.

To be honest, they didn't really want the future emperor to be a ruler who only maintained the status quo.

Maintaining the status quo means passive defense, which means having no battles to fight.

For these military generals, without fighting, there are no military merits, and without military merits, there is no way to advance!

Wang Gui quickly spoke up:

"Your Majesty! While His Highness the Crown Prince's ambition is commendable, he has never led an army into battle and is unaware of the dangers of the battlefield. How is he any different from Zhao Kuo, who only knew how to talk about war on paper?"

"Who said I've never fought a war?" Li Chengqian retorted as soon as Wang Gui finished speaking.

Upon hearing this, everyone, including Li Shimin, looked at him with puzzled expressions.

That look seemed to say, "When did you fight a war?"

Seeing everyone's expressions, Li Chengqian couldn't help but speak with a proud expression:

"Back when we were at the Prince of Qin's residence, General Qin Qiong and I led a few hundred men and managed to hold off Xue Wanche's attack of several thousand men."

That time, the two of us fought so fiercely that even General Qin couldn't help but exclaim, panting, "Your Highness possesses unparalleled talent!"

After hearing Li Chengqian's words, everyone's lips twitched slightly.

You're a real braggart! It's only because Qin Qiong is sick at home that you're allowed to spout nonsense here.

Even Li Shimin looked at him with a strange expression, while Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui below seemed to have found a kindred spirit.

They wanted nothing more than to stand up and shout: "Comrades! That's right, that's exactly it! Back then, we, along with General Qin Qiong, fought like madmen and managed to defend the Qin King's mansion!"

When Li Tai heard about Xue Wanche's attack on the Prince of Qin's residence, his face immediately darkened.

A bad memory came flooding back.

Some people couldn't help but turn to look at Xue Wanche in the group, their eyes revealing a strange look.

Feeling the strange looks from everyone, Xue Wanche blushed completely.

Is this never going to end?!

I only attacked the Qin King's mansion once, and now everyone's bringing it up to show off their achievements, right?

First it was those two sixth sons, Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui, and now even the Crown Prince is like this. They really have no shame!

Seeing Li Chengqian's smug expression, Li Shimin was speechless for a moment.

To be honest, he was quite pleased when his unfilial son said those words, but after all, his son had never actually been on the battlefield. He certainly wouldn't feel at ease letting him go and fight the Xueyantuo.

But refusing him outright might discourage this rebellious son.

Thinking of this, Li Shimin couldn't help but cough and say:

"You... uh... Crown Prince! You may go to war, but I need you to prove you have the strength. I will arrange a martial arts demonstration for you. If you win, I will not only approve your deployment but also provide you with the best warhorses and equipment!"

Upon hearing this, everyone present became restless.

Even Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui couldn't help but want to stand up and stop it.

It's fine for His Highness the Crown Prince to make some lighthearted remarks in the court, but they wouldn't feel comfortable letting him personally lead the army.

For these old men of the Prince of Qin's mansion, His Highness the Crown Prince was someone they had watched grow up. In name, they were ruler and subject, but emotionally they were more like nephews and juniors!

However, Li Shimin raised his hand to signal them to calm down.

He looked at Li Chengqian and said:

"As for your opponent, hehe! I'll personally play with you!"

Upon hearing this, Fang Xuanling and the others, who had originally wanted to speak up and dissuade him, all breathed a sigh of relief.

With His Majesty personally taking charge, there's no problem.

They don't believe His Highness the Crown Prince can defeat His Majesty.

Do you really think General Tian Ce is a joke? He earned his title through countless battles fought by His Majesty!

Upon hearing that his old man was going to personally demonstrate martial arts with him, a glint of light flashed in Li Chengqian's eyes.

What the hell!

Wouldn't that mean we could openly beat up the old man?

This opportunity is fleeting and won't come again.

He looked at his old man with a face full of excitement and said:

"Father! Just tell me, how many troops should we each lead, and where should we set up the battlefield? How about Xuanwu Gate? I feel that place is more fitting!"

Upon hearing this, the entire court was stunned.

The battlefield was set at Xuanwu Gate, what the hell is this?

And why are you so excited about fighting His Majesty?

Upon hearing his rebellious son's words, Li Shimin, who was sitting on the dragon throne, immediately turned pale and his fists clenched unconsciously.

Xuanwu Gate? I think you're not trying to practice martial arts, you're trying to rebel!

Why do I feel like beating this unfilial son up?

Meanwhile, notification sounds were flashing wildly in Li Chengqian's system space.

【Ding! 】

[Rebellion Achievement Points +10]

【Ding! 】

[Rebellion Achievement Points +10]

……

Hehe! So happy!

Li Shimin couldn't help but take a deep breath and say:

"Of course not Xuanwu Gate. Since we are going to conquer the grasslands, we should naturally open up tunnels on the plains."

"I won't bully you. Your Eastern Palace's six guards number about three thousand, which happens to be the same as my Xuanjia Army's three thousand men. That's fair!"

However, as soon as these words were spoken, everyone looked at Li Shimin with strange expressions.

Your Majesty, do you even listen to what you're saying? Three thousand Xuanjia soldiers attacking the Crown Prince's six guards? You think too highly of His Highness the Crown Prince. Isn't this just bullying a child?