Datang: Encouraging Li Er to rebel, being overheard

Chapter 42
"Your Majesty, this recipe came from the Jiutianshangshang restaurant, which was the largest brothel in Chang'an before. Now, the shopkeeper Wang Chunhua has announced the recipe as a gift for the opening."

"So there are many more stalls on Chang'an Avenue this morning."

"There are also some children. When I came, there was a child with silver in his hand, so I was very happy."

With Cheng Yaojin's words, Li Shimin fell silent immediately.

The locusts were caught by them as food and used for trading. They could indeed suppress the number of locusts as quickly as possible.

But it was not only these that shocked Li Shimin.

There is also Li Chengqian's way of doing things.

[The common people are mediocre, nothing more than a few taels of silver, there is an opportunity to make money, who would not grasp it? 】

[Fried locusts are a cost-free delicacy. Before long, those restaurants and rich people will be extremely enthusiastic about this delicacy. 】

[The locust plague is all right, I hope the money brought by the bombing of locusts can help the people survive the next drought. 】

【Can you think of a way to let them save the money...】

Just as Li Shimin was shocked and didn't know how to respond, Li Chengqian thought about it with gusto.

In the end Li Shimin still couldn't hold back, looked at the pillar and let out a low shout.

"Li Chengqian! As the eldest son of the emperor! In the early court, hiding behind a pillar and dozing off, how decent!"

This low shout startled Li Chengqian, he quickly stood up from behind the table, walked out and looked up at Li Shimin, with an embarrassing smile on his face.

At this time, many ministers also turned their attention to Li Chengqian, especially Wei Zheng.

For Wei Zheng, as the eldest son of the emperor, Li Chengqian should set a good example for the princes, but now he is sleeping in the Tai Chi Hall.

This made Wei Zheng's eyes suddenly turn cold, and he snorted softly.

"Your Majesty, we are all discussing important national affairs, but the eldest prince is resting behind the pillar, but at this moment, I am ashamed."

Li Chengqian, who had a calm expression on his face, suddenly became angry when he heard Wei Zheng's words, and looked at Wei Zheng with wide eyes and said loudly.

"Aren't you just discussing the locusts about major national issues? You are just looking at the difficulties in front of you. This prince is thinking about the future of the Tang Dynasty."

"is it?"

Wei Zheng frowned, looked at Li Chengqian and asked indifferently.

"Then may I ask what the eldest prince thinks? Can you tell me what will happen to Datang in the future?"

Now many people's eyes turned to Li Chengqian, and Li Shimin was no exception.

Li Chengqian was entrusted with a dream by an immortal before, and what he said now carries a lot of weight in the hearts of the surrounding ministers and Li Shimin.

Under the gaze of everyone, Li Chengqian cleared his throat.

"Of course it will flourish day by day. Not only that, Datang will usher in an unprecedented peak and prosperity."

[Before that, I hope this drought will not have any major impact on Datang. 】

[After the drought is over, you can start beating people after a period of stability. 】

[According to the normal historical process, the Khan of the North Mobei East Turks will lead an army of [-] to the city of Chang'an in a short time. 】

[Hope this all goes well. 】

The eyes of all the ministers were full of contempt, thinking that Li Chengqian was flattering.

But Li Shimin, who could hear Li Chengqian's innermost thoughts, had a sad expression on his face at the moment.

Now what Li Chengqian thought in his heart has become reality one by one, and now Li Chengqian is talking about drought and war.

No matter which one, it can make Li Shimin feel extremely headache.

Taking a deep breath, Li Shimin clenched his fists.

"It's not that simple to create a prosperous age."

Li Chengqian smiled awkwardly.

"Father, my son is a little curious about one thing. I wonder if Father can clear up my doubts?"

"You said."

"I don't know how the Ministry of Industry is doing with the bobbins painted by Erchen before?"

Li Shimin was also confused.

After the bobbin truck was handed over to the Ministry of Industry, he stopped taking care of it. If Li Chengqian hadn't mentioned it at this time, he would have even forgotten about it.

Immediately, his eyes turned to Duan Lun from the Ministry of Industry.

Facing Li Shimin's suspicious gaze, Duan Lun smiled wryly, his eyes full of helplessness.

"Your Majesty, it's not that I don't want to work hard. It's announced that I'm really short of money now, and I don't have money to study these things."

"However, the First Prince's drawings are extremely detailed."

Hearing this, Li Chengqian frowned.

"There is a craftsman in the East Palace who has already made the bobbin car. The Ministry of Industry must hurry up. This thing will be of great use to Datang in the future."

[Didn't you say you would support the Ministry of Industry unconditionally? 】

[Could it be that these people still dare to disobey Li Shimin's order? 】

[If the Ministry of Industry cannot make these things, how will the next severe drought and disaster be over? 】

[It’s really a group of pedantic ministers. If they can’t face up to the position of the Ministry of Industry and businessmen, I’m afraid Datang will never be able to become strong. 】

Li Shimin, who originally had a headache, listened to Li Chengqian's heart, and looked at Li Chengqian with his pupils shrunk slightly.

Li Chengqian also raised his head and met Li Shimin's eyes at this moment. The two looked at each other like this for a long time. Li Chengqian took a deep breath, lowered his head slightly, saluted, and spoke word by word.

"Father, my son implores my father to hand over the Ministry of Industry to my son. My son wants to supervise the Ministry of Industry and make bobbins."

"That's right."

Nodding his head, Li Shimin immediately agreed to Li Chengqian's request without the slightest hesitation.

This straightforward attitude made everyone stunned. Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui looked at each other and wanted to speak, but they couldn't say anything as if there was something choked in their throats.

Cheng Yaojin's eyes widened, he looked at Li Chengqian in disbelief, and after a short moment of stupefaction, he turned his gaze to Duan Lun.

At this moment, Duan Lun's face was as pale as paper, and he was kneeling on the ground, his body trembling slightly.

With a magical tone, Cheng Yaojin looked at Li Shimin and said in a low voice.

"Your Majesty, is the position of Minister of the Ministry of Labor..."

Li Shimin shook his head: "The minister of the Ministry of Industry is still Duan Lun, but then the Ministry of Industry will be handed over to the First Prince. If money needs to be transferred, the First Prince will transfer it, and the Ministry of Household Affairs must do its best to cooperate."

This is equivalent to placing a shield for the Ministry of Industry. In Li Shimin's view, since Li Chengqian is very optimistic about the Ministry of Industry, it is better to hand this over to him directly.

I believe that Li Chengqian will also run the Ministry of Industry well and do it well for the people of Tang Dynasty that he has in mind.

Everyone was dumbfounded, but Fang Xuanling and the others immediately understood.

Apparently Li Shimin was planning to train Li Chengqian to the crown prince and let him manage a department first, so as to judge Li Chengqian's management ability.

At this time, the ministers have become more active.

Several princes are good at age, they must stand in line.

"Thank you, father, my son will definitely live up to my father's entrustment."

After the morning court, Li Chengqian stopped for a while in the Tai Chi Hall, and after everyone left, he looked up at Li Shimin who was coming down from the dragon and walking towards him step by step.

[I'm too lazy to leave here. 】

[You still have to be called over if you go out, if you have nothing to do, let me quickly. 】

Hearing Li Chengqian's eagerness to leave, Li Shimin smiled softly, and put one hand on Li Chengqian's shoulder, with a trace of other emotions besides expectation in his eyes.

At least Li Chengqian can't see it now.

(End of this chapter)