The warm south wind kept blowing, making the whole earth moist. Li Xiu helped Yang Nong sit down slowly on a tree stump by the river, and complained: "Shangshu Yang, you are so old, just leave some things to us young people, why do you have to experience everything yourself?"

It’s not a big deal for Li Xiu to complain. After the corn is sown, the next step is irrigation. Originally, this was just a trivial matter, and only a few minor officials needed to inspect it, but Yang Nong insisted on coming in person. As a result, the fields after irrigation were too slippery, which almost made the old man fall. Fortunately, Li Xiu was worried about following him, so he supported him. Otherwise, Yang Nong’s old bone would have to fall.

"I'm old, so old. I remember when I was a local official, I dared to carry a lantern to the river bank to inspect the water situation in the middle of the night. But now I almost fell down in the fields. I really can't accept my old age!" Yang Nong also beat his thighs and sighed. He just slid under his feet. Although he was held by Li Xiu and did not fall, he had a tendon and had not recovered yet.

"You know that you're old. If you have a rest, we'll go back to have tea. Anyway, it's just irrigation. These tenants are more concerned about us. After all, they are pointing to the harvest in the fields to support their families!" Li Xiu said again, and after that, he also moved a stone from the river and sat down.

"By the way, have you heard about the assassination of the King of Qin?" But at this moment, Yang Nong suddenly asked.

"Of course I heard about such a big thing." Li Xiu said without raising his head. In fact, he didn't want to discuss this matter very much, because he didn't want to be dragged into the court again.

"Yes, the entire Tang Dynasty was shocked by this incident. Fortunately, the King of Qin was only slightly injured, otherwise my Tang Dynasty would be in danger!" Yang Nong sighed again at this time. At the end of the conversation, a look of fear appeared on his face.

"Huh? Shangshu Yang, you refused to attend court because you were dissatisfied with the King of Qin. Why are you now concerned about the safety of the King of Qin?" Li Xiu couldn't help but ask in surprise when he heard this.

The news of Li Shimin's assassination was just spread to Chang'an yesterday. It is said that three days ago, Li Shimin was traveling overnight, hoping to arrive in Chang'an early, but suddenly he was attacked by a group of assassins ambushed on the roadside. Although Li Shimin had a large number of guards around him, he was still killed by these group of fearless assassins. Even Li Shimin had to take action to protect himself. As a result, during the melee, Li Shimin was stabbed with a sword in his arm. Fortunately, he was not seriously injured. It is estimated that he would arrive in Chang'an in the next two days.

"I am indeed very dissatisfied with what the King of Qin did. Even now, I still think that he is in a bad position!" After hearing Li Xiu's words, Yang Nong suddenly said angrily, but then he sighed again and said helplessly, "But now everything has happened, and the prince cannot be resurrected. The only person who has the ability to calm the Tang Dynasty is the King of Qin. Therefore, for the sake of the whole world, the King of Qin must not have any more trouble, otherwise the Tang Dynasty will have to be in civil strife!"

Yang Nong's words also represent the similarity between a considerable number of people, which is also the reason why Li Shimin had to kill Li Jiancheng, because as long as Li Jiancheng died, others would have no other choice. As for Li Chengdao, he was too young and had limited appeal. However, in order to eliminate the root cause, Li Shimin was still determined to get rid of him. Fortunately, Li Xiu and Princess Pingyang saved him.

"But it is very strange when it comes to the assassination of the King of Qin, especially those assassins, who were all dead soldiers. The King of Qin did not even catch a living person. It seems that the person who sent these dead soldiers must not be a simple person!" Yang Nong said again at this time. When talking about the assassins, he also showed a suspicious expression on his face. Until now, he has not figured out who is going to assassinate Li Shimin?

"It shouldn't be difficult to guess this. The King of Qin killed the prince, but the prince's power did not completely disappear. Even among those who had to surrender to the King of Qin, there must be many people who were dissatisfied. There were not many people who could support the dead soldiers. Just check these people, and it should be easy to find the murderer!" Li Xiu also spoke at this time. It must be the one who was loyal to Li Jiancheng before.

"Haha, this may not be true!" What Li Xiu never expected was that Yang Nong chuckled and shook his head.

"Oh? Could it be someone else?" Li Xiu asked in surprise at this time.

"Why did you forget Li Jijiu? Last time, you and Changsun Wuji offended a lot of people to raise food and grass!" Yang Nong reminded him with a smile again.

"Those aristocratic families! They really dare to assassinate the King of Qin?" Li Xiu was shocked when he heard this. He had never thought about the aristocratic families before. After all, in his eyes, although the aristocratic families have great influence, they mainly extended their tentacles to the officialdom and business, thereby controlling all aspects of the Tang Dynasty. However, such assassination tricks are really hard to believe that they did it.

"Hehe, Li Jijiu, don't underestimate the aristocratic family. They had always supported the prince with all their strength before, but the prince was killed by the King of Qin. All their previous investment was in vain. In addition, Changsun Wuji forcibly requisitioned their food. Although these foods are not worth mentioning in the aristocratic family, they felt threatened, so it is not surprising that they used this kind of revenge." Yang Nong smiled again. He, an old man who was originally a member of the aristocratic family, naturally had a say in the means of the aristocratic family.

"But even if they kill the King of Qin, what benefits can they get? Do they want to support another prince?" Li Xiu asked in confusion when he heard this. If it was just for revenge, it seemed that the aristocratic family would not need to use such violent means?

"Li Jijiu, you still have too little knowledge of the aristocratic families. At the end of the Sui Dynasty, the heroes rose up together, but look at which one of the heroes did not have the support of the aristocratic families? And I can also tell you frankly that in order to protect themselves, aristocratic families generally raise a large number of private soldiers. Although after the founding of the Tang Dynasty, these private soldiers were nominally disbanded, they were actually tenants, servants, etc. In other words, the aristocratic families still have a lot of private soldiers. If the Qin King dies and the Tang Dynasty becomes in chaos again, these aristocratic families may take advantage of the chaos. Maybe a certain aristocratic family today will enter the Tai Chi Palace like the current royal Li family and establish a new dynasty!"

When he said this, Yang Nong paused for a moment and then said, "Of course the possibility is relatively small. Although the aristocratic family has force, they may not dare to rebel. So in my opinion, if it was really done by the aristocratic family this time, then their purpose may not be to really kill the King of Qin, but to give the King of Qin a warning!"

"Warning?" Li Xiu couldn't help but whisper to himself after hearing Yang Nong's analysis, with a look of shock on his face. Originally, he thought that even if the aristocratic family had power, they should still have a certain degree of awe of the imperial power, but Yang Nong's words revealed that the aristocratic family placed themselves on an equal position with the royal family, even surpassing the imperial power. If this is true, it is no wonder that Li Shimin and Wu Zetian in history have to deal with the aristocratic family.

"Does these aristocratic families really think they can fight against the imperial power?" After a while, Li Xiu suddenly looked up and asked. If it were really Li Shimin who was assassinated by the aristocratic family, with his understanding of Li Shimin, he would definitely retaliate against the aristocratic family in the future. Then maybe there would be another bloody storm.

"Haha, the relationship between aristocratic families and imperial power is not only described by the word confrontation. They cooperate and confront, and you should have heard of the saying "a thousand-year-old aristocratic family". In the eyes of aristocratic families, no matter how the imperial power is replaced, aristocratic families will always exist, which also makes them respect the imperial power while despising them. Especially now that when a country is just established and the imperial power is still unstable, the aristocratic families do not have much awe of the imperial power!" Yang Nong smiled again and explained. As a declining aristocratic family, their Yang family can't understand the mentality of the aristocratic family.

"So that's it, but the mentality of the aristocratic families can be called arrogant. Sooner or later they will suffer a lot because of this mentality!" Li Xiu nodded first, and then said with great certainty. Maybe Li Shimin is not able to take advantage of the aristocratic families now, but when he stabilizes the power in his hands, these aristocratic families will definitely be included in his list of attacks, and the only ones who suffer losses will be these aristocratic families.

"Maybe, but if the King of Qin really wants to deal with the aristocratic family, it may not be easy!" Yang Nong said with some emotion at this time. Governing the country is never easy. It was because Yang Guang believed too much in his hands that the country was destroyed.

At the same time, on an official road far north, a team of cavalry rushed towards Chang'an. A carriage was sandwiched in the middle of the team and was closely protected by the surrounding knights. No one was allowed to approach. In the carriage, Li Shimin was half lying there with a pale face, his chest was wrapped in thick gauze, and a faint blood was still seeping out of it.

In fact, Li Shimin's injuries were far more serious than the rumored news. It was just to not affect the stability of the Tang Dynasty, so he deliberately heard that he was only injured in his arm, but the fact was that an arrow was shot in his chest, and there was poison on the arrow. Finally, a large piece of meat in the wound was dug out. The doctor in the army also learned Li Xiu's treatment of external injuries, which saved his life.

But at this moment, I suddenly heard the car door outside being knocked, which made Li Shimin immediately open his eyes, and then a calm voice reported: "Your Majesty, some of the matter has been found!" (To be continued.)
Chapter completed!