In the North Cave of Binyang, Li Shimin looked at the large scale in front of him, but only completed a rough cave, and his eyes showed a look of pity. However, at this time, Li Tai said again: "Father, although the North Cave has not been completed, the scenery on the middle cave is pretty good, and there are also a few good carvings on the south cave. Why don't we go and see how?"

Li Shimin was in high spirits at this time and nodded immediately when he heard his son's advice. Changsun Wuji and others naturally didn't say anything. In fact, Li Xiu had visited Longmen Grottoes and he had visited this Binyang Cave himself, so he was very familiar with it. However, Li Tai was willing to act as a tour guide, so he was too lazy to speak.

The group went to the Zhong Cave of Binyang first, and saw that the cave was a horseshoe-shaped plane, dome-shaped roof, and a lotus treasure cover made of double-petaled lotus carved in the center. Around the lotus were eight chariots and two celestial beings. All the statues were flew with belts, soaring around the lotus treasure cover in the wind, with graceful postures. The Lord Buddha Shakyamuni had thin cheeks, slender neck, and slender figure, showing the exquisite statue art of the Northern Wei Dynasty.

In addition to the main statue, there are four layers of exquisite reliefs on both sides of the middle cave. Each relief has its own story. Li Tai really acted as a tour guide at this time, and his finger relief explained the stories behind these reliefs to Li Shimin. Although many of the stories come from Buddhist scriptures and Li Shimin is not unfamiliar with it, it may be from his son's explanation, which made him listen with relish.

Soon after the tour of Binyang Zhong Cave, Li Tai led Li Shimin to the Nan Cave next to him, but Li Xiu was a little strange at this time, because as far as he knew, the carving on the Nan Cave was not completed, even worse than the North Cave, and there was nothing to see at all. However, looking at Li Tai's current appearance, it seemed that he wanted Li Shimin to go to the Nan Cave?

Not only did Li Xiu feel strange, but many of the ministers who have been here also felt a little strange. However, seeing that Li Shimin was so excited, they didn't dare to say anything. Changsun Wuji couldn't figure out what Li Tai was thinking, so he followed Li Shimin without saying anything, but his brows frowned slightly.

After leaving the Zhong Cave of Binyang, he turned around. Next to it was the Nan Cave of Binyang. However, when Li Xiu and the others came to this cave, they all showed a surprised expression, because they saw that the cave that had not been completed had been completed. The main Buddha Amitabha had a plump face, thick lips, and natural clothes. There were other Buddhas around him, which looked no worse than the Zhong Cave.

"Hey, isn't this southern cave not finished?" Li Shimin couldn't help but show a surprised expression when he looked at the exquisite southern cave carvings in front of him. However, he soon found something wrong. He also exclaimed lightly and said, "No, these carvings are very new. They should have just been completed. Moreover, although the carvings have the style of the Northern Wei Dynasty, there are some current styles."

Not only Li Shimin discovered these carving problems, but Li Xiu and others also discovered this problem. The Northern Wei Dynasty's carving style was unique, especially the figures highlighted the "light bones and light images", and the carving craftsmanship was vigorous and majestic. However, the carving style of the Tang Dynasty was mainly round, and the characters were very plump and lively. These two styles may be difficult to express in words, but as long as you see them with your own eyes, the differences between the two can be easily distinguished.

Seeing Li Shimin and others' surprise appearance, Li Tai, who led everyone in, smiled proudly. He bent down his round figure and bowed to Li Shimin solemnly, and then said: "The father doesn't know anything. In fact, this Nan Cave was ordered to be continued by a son's minister, and the purpose is to accumulate merit for his mother!"

As soon as Li Tai said something, Li Xiu and Changsun Wuji couldn't help but look at each other, and then the two frowns immediately. Not only them, but also many ministers also changed their faces one by one, and their eyes were very complicated when they looked at Li Tai.

Li Shimin had a deep relationship with Empress Changsun, especially since Empress Changsun’s death, his personality has changed. Now he heard that his son rebuilt Binyang Nan Cave in order to accumulate merit for his wife, which made him feel relieved: "Qingque, you are indeed a filial son. If your mother had a spirit in heaven, she would definitely be happy to know what you did for her!"

Hearing Li Shimin's emotional words, Li Xiu smiled bitterly at this moment. He didn't know whether Empress Changsun was happy in the Spirit of Heaven, but he was sure that Li Tai's purpose of rebuilding this cave was definitely not as simple as his mother!

In fact, the moment he heard Li Tai's words, Li Xiu's first reaction was that Li Tai wanted to compete for favor through this matter. It was probably also the first reaction of Changsun Wuji and others. After all, who was present was not an old fox? How could Li Tai's little thoughts hide the eyes of these people?

This time, Li Shimin was left with Li Chengqian to take charge of Chang'an, but he took Li Tai to Mount Tai. This was already a bit abnormal. After all, Fengshan was such an important matter, and he had to take the prince to take him. Unfortunately, Li Shimin wanted to give him a slaughter. As a result, Li Tai followed Li Shimin to go to Mount Tai for Fengshan. In addition to deepening Li Chengqian's dissatisfaction and even resentment with Li Tai, this practice could only make Li Tai even more mistakenly believe that he had the opportunity to ascend the position of the prince.

In fact, as early as the way to Mount Tai, Li Xiu guessed that after Fengshan, Li Tai would probably become even more dishonest, and would even put the competition for favor with Li Chengqian on the surface, but he didn't expect that the day would come so quickly. Moreover, looking at the grotto, Li Tai would have been preparing for this matter quietly.

Of course, Li Tai and Li Chengqian have been competing for favor for a day or two, but this time Li Tai's approach was a bit too much. After all, as a son, he actually used his mother to gain the favor of his father. Of course, it may be a bit inaccurate to say this. Li Tai should also have a deep relationship with Empress Changsun, but he must have the intention to compete for favor for this matter now. After all, letting Li Shimin know that his son missed his deceased mother so much will only make Li Shimin love him more.

When Li Tai heard his father's praise, he couldn't help but feel happy. However, he deliberately made a sad expression and said: "Since the death of my mother, my son always missed her mother. Whenever he dreamed at midnight, tears wet his pillow. Therefore, my son asked someone to re-dial this cave to accumulate merits for the mother. I hope that the mother's soul in heaven can feel the filial piety of her son!"

Li Tai's acting skills are really not very good. At least Li Xiu, Changsun Wuji and others saw the secret joy on his face, which further confirmed that his motivation for digging this southern cave was impure. However, Li Shimin was blinded by the father-son family affection. Not only did he not see his son's true intention, he was moved to tears. It was probably because he thought of his deceased wife that made him excited and lost the most basic judgment.

"Zhuque, your heart is full of heart, your mother can definitely feel it. As the saying goes, filial piety is the first priority. Such filial piety is worthy of the strong commendation of the court!" Li Shimin said in a touching voice again. When he said this, he suddenly seemed to have thought of something, and immediately ordered the diner beside him, "Transfer my will to the world the filial piety of the King of Wei, and set an example for those who think that the world is their children!"

As soon as Li Shimin said, Li Xiu, Changsun Wuji and others changed their faces, because if Li Tai's "filial piety" edict was really reported to the world, it would only make Li Tai even more arrogant and even make him have an illusion that he would be able to seize the position of crown prince by just pulling down Li Chengqian and eventually he would have to embark on a path of no return.

"Your Majesty, no!" At this moment, Changsun Wuji finally couldn't help but stand up and stop him. Although he also didn't like Li Chengqian, he didn't want Li Tai and Li Chengqian to fight to the death now, because it's not yet that time, so he naturally had to stop Li Shimin's behavior.

"Hmm? Why not?" Li Shimin was also stunned at this time, and then asked with a frown slightly. He was only concerned about his father-son family affection, and was also missing his deceased wife in his mind. He never thought that he had been put on by his son.

"This..." Faced with Li Shimin's questioning, Changsun Wuji suddenly became speechless because he was anxious to stop this matter, but he didn't even consider a reasonable reason. After all, he could not directly accuse Li Tai of impure motives. He could just understand such words in his heart. If he said it in person, Li Shimin would probably not be able to contact them at all, and would even suspect that he had a separation from their father and son. Even Changsun Wuji could not afford this crime.

Seeing Changsun Wuji's face flushed and hesitated to give a reason, Li Xiu couldn't help but sigh, and then stood up to help Changsun Wuji and said: "Report to Your Majesty, the Buddhist and Taoist sects controlled a large amount of land and wealth, which had affected the stability of the country. Later, the monks and Taoist sects were established to restrict the development of the two religions, which eliminated this hidden danger. But now the King of Wei was digging a cave for the queen. Although it was filial to the King of Wei, the King of Wei was a prince after all. If he promoted Buddhism with such a big fanfare, it would only make people think that the court had relaxed the control of Buddhism, and even the monks and Taoist sects would be difficult to manage the two religions!"

"What the prince-consort said is so what I think. For the sake of the stability of the world, I hope Your Majesty will think twice!" Changsun Wuji saw Li Xiu helping him, and immediately breathed a sigh of relief, and then echoed.

"I also think that it is inappropriate for Your Majesty to promote the King of Wei. The position of the Monk and Taoist Records Department has finally gotten on the right track. If Your Majesty openly preaches Buddhism, how can I manage the monks and Taoist sects in the future?" Wei Zheng finally stood up and opposed it.

The monk and Taoist Records were originally under the charge of Wei Zheng, and he also saw Li Tai's true intentions, but he was just a stubborn temper and had no problem with his brain. At this time, he did not dare to point out that Li Tai's motives were impure. He was still a little anxious to use some reason to object, but he did not expect that Li Xiu had already thought of the reasons for them.
Chapter completed!