Datang: Stop pretending, you are a peerless expert

Lizheng Hall.

Mo Yu is reporting the preparations for the birthday party to the Queen.

The queen's birthday is a big event and must be grand.

I originally wanted to hold it in Yongyangfang, but I was afraid that there would be too many idlers.

If it is said that Yongyangfang is sealed, it will delay Su Yu's money.

Simply hold the banquet in the imperial garden.

"Everything is ready, and the invited royal relatives and ministers have also been ordered."

"Now the ingredients for the banquet have not yet been determined."

Mo Yu showed the queen the list.

After reading the list, the queen said: "These foods are commonly used. Although the delicacies of mountains and seas are good, these ministers probably have eaten them too."

"From my point of view, it's better to ask Su Yu for some rare ingredients, and then share some with the important ministers, and the other ministers will forget it."

Speaking of delicious food, Su Yu's Zhuangzi has the most.

To hold a banquet, it is natural to ask Su Yu for something.

"Also, let Chef Zhang from Sujiazhuang do the cooking at that time."

"The cooks in our palace are not as good as Chef Zhang."

The queen specially ordered.

Mo Yu smiled and said: "Mother, you have to tell the son-in-law about this. It's useless for slaves to tell you."

It is natural that the queen said to borrow someone from Su Yu.

Of course it's inappropriate for Mo Yu to talk about it alone.

The queen smiled and said, "Of course I'll tell."

The two were discussing, when Li Shimin came in with a gloomy face.

Seeing that Li Shimin's expression was not right, Mo Yu hurriedly waited on him.

Sitting down, Li Shimin held back the fire in his stomach, didn't say a word, and didn't even drink tea.

The queen asked cautiously: "Didn't the emperor go to Sujiazhuang to grab money today? Why are you unhappy? Could it be that Su Yu has reneged on his debts?"

Li Shimin took a sip of tea and said, "No, this kid cheated me."

"There are also two girls, Chang Le and Xiao Sizi, who are raised for nothing."

The queen asked in surprise, "What happened?"

Li Shimin told the matter, looking very regretful.

The queen laughed and said, "But I was too anxious, and I fell into Su Yu's trick."

Li Shimin thought about it carefully, the road up the mountain leading to the copper coin warehouse is the most convenient, which is a bit suggestive.

It was indeed Su Yu's trick.

"What's even more irritating is that Li Jing, Yu Chigong, Qin Qiong, and Cheng Yaojin actually took advantage of the slope to get off the donkey and resigned."

Li Shimin put the cup heavily on the table, and the tea splashed out.

The maid next to her knelt down and kowtowed in fright.

"what?"

This incident shocked Empress Changsun.

You know, Li Jing is the Minister of the Ministry of War Wei Guogong, Qin Qiong is in command of the Forbidden Army, Yu Chigong and Cheng Yaojin are also dukes of the country and hold important positions.

This kind of position is what other people dream of.

Officials in the DPRK and China are still reluctant to leave when they reach their age, so they want to work for a few more years.

They actually voluntarily resigned?

"They dislike the small salary I give, so they work as security guards in Sujiazhuang."

Speaking of this matter, Li Shimin was indignant.

The majestic king of a country can't beat Su Yu.

The ministers of the DPRK and China are willing to serve as security guards for Su Yu.

The queen was stunned.

"However, being a security guard for Su Yu seems to be more profitable than being an official in the court."

The Queen chuckled softly.

Li Shimin frowned and said, "Why is Guanyin maidservant with Su Yu? She also came to amuse me."

Li Shimin was not very happy.

The queen smiled and said: "Your Majesty, it's all right, they are willing to be security guards in Sujiazhuang, so that's fine."

Li Shimin was puzzled, and said, "Where is my face going? Li Jing is in command of the Shenji Battalion, and Qin Qiong is in command of the Forbidden Army. They are gone, who will do these things?"

The Shenji Battalion is the elite among the elites of the Tang Dynasty, and it must be led by capable people.

The Forbidden Army must be a confidant.

The Queen said: "Xue Rengui doesn't want to come back from Liaodong, it's okay to let him lead the Shenji Battalion."

"Besides, the emperor said that he wants to let the pheasant slave practice, and let him and Xue Rengui go together."

Xue Rengui has been guarding Liaodong for several years, and it's time to come back.

As for Li Zhi, Li Shimin compared Li Chengqian's three performances in Yizhou, and already tacitly agreed to train him as a candidate for the prince.

So letting him lead the elite of Datang is also a signal to everyone.

"That's no problem, who should be the commander of the forbidden army?"

Li Shimin thought about the generals of the Manchu Dynasty, who could be trusted.

The two trusted generals Qin Qiong and Yu Chigong resigned at the same time, making Li Shimin very passive.

"Li Ji can."

the queen reminded.

Li Ji is Xu Shiji, he has both military exploits and loyalty.

"Well, yes, then Li Ji will replace Qin Qiong in commanding the Forbidden Army."

Li Shimin said helplessly.

The person was changed, but Li Shimin felt unhappy.

"I went to the four generals for no reason, and I feel very unhappy."

Li Shimin got up and walked around.

"Your majesty, Lao Chen and Chen Yuan are both from Su Yu's village. When it comes to war, don't they still contribute to the emperor?"

"Although Li Jing and the others follow Su Yu as security guards, if there is a war, they will go to war."

"Besides, spending Su Yu's money to raise generals for the emperor, wouldn't it be a huge profit."

The queen felt that Li Shimin was too embarrassing, so she had to come up with this consolation.

Li Shimin thought for a long time, then said with a smile: "It's still the Guanyin servant girl who is smart, Su Yu is raising soldiers for me."

"That's a good remark. I want to drink two cups."

Li Shimin's mood suddenly improved again.

Mo Yu hurried over with food and wine, and served Li Shimin to drink.

After drinking a pot of wine, Li Shimin happily went back to the imperial study to review the memorial.

Li Shimin left, the queen changed her clothes, and asked Mo Yu to prepare the carriages and horses and go to Sujiazhuang.

Entering Sujiazhuang, I saw Li Jing and four people playing mahjong in the yard.

"Aren't the generals acting as security guards? They don't stand guard or patrol in broad daylight, so why are they playing mahjong?"

The queen came in and laughed.

Seeing the queen, the four of Li Jing hurriedly got up and saluted.

"Your Majesty, there's nothing wrong with Zhuangzi, let's have some fun by ourselves."

Cheng Yaojin laughed.

"The four of you made the emperor very angry. If it wasn't for Ben Gong's persuasion, be careful with your heads."

the Queen scolded.

Everyone in Li Jing laughed and said: "We are getting older, let us give up our seats to the younger generations."

The queen laughed and said, "It's a high-sounding statement. It's not that I like Su Yu's money and little things here, and he can use his face to seek official positions for his descendants."

The queen broke their minds in one word.

Follow Su Yu, you don't have to work, you get money, and you have influence.

It's much more refreshing than following Li Shimin.

The four of them were told the truth, they just laughed dryly and couldn't answer.

"Forget it, let's not talk about you, where is Su Yu?"

the queen asked.

Li Jing graciously led the queen into the room, while Su Yu was tinkering with things.

"Young master, the empress is here."

Li Jing said.

Su Yu put down his work and said with a smile, "Lao Li is mad."

The queen laughed and scolded: "You are such a good son-in-law that you have blown up the old man's anger. It's not my mother-in-law who protects you. I'm afraid it's not about breaking up."

Su Yu and the queen came out of the room and sat in the yard.

Xue Ji brought tea and fruits.

Chang Le and Xiao Sizi heard the sound.

"Empress Mother, it's none of your husband's business. Father himself said that he would dismiss them."

Chang Le explained.

"Also, mother, the emperor moved a lot of money away."

Xiao Si complained.

The queen laughed and said: "You two little girls, what's more, the congratulatory gift for the queen mother is just such a few copper coins."

"With so many gold bricks at the bottom of the mountain, don't you give me a few cars?"

The two princesses laughed straight.

"Is your mother-in-law here today?"

Su Yu asked with a smile.

The queen said, "I want to borrow your Chef Zhang for my birthday."