Great Tang Southern Emperor

"Thank you, Grandpa."

After another toss, the banquet was finally about to start, and Li Zhen's hand was about to touch his elbow. Who knew that Li Shimin played a trick again: "It's rare for our family to get together today, and I've been thinking hard about it." There is a difficult question, no matter the queen or concubine, no matter the prince or daughter, as long as he can answer this question, I will reward him with my Nine Dragons Contest Pearl and Jade."

"Okay." Everyone cheered in unison.

Although the Nine Dragons Fighting for Pearl Jade Pendant is named Jade Pendant, it is actually a strange stone that fell from the sky. It was carved by skillful craftsmen. The nine dragons are not only different in shape, but even more rare is that their colors are also different, colorful and gorgeous.The most important thing is that this jade pendant has miraculous effects. After wearing it, it not only keeps mosquitoes away from snakes and rats, but also prolongs life and strengthens the body. It is always worn by Li Shimin on weekdays, and it is very cherished.

However, although the jade pendant is cherished, it is not the most precious. The most precious thing is that it is said that this jade pendant is a certificate of a certain royal property.That property is the lifeblood of the entire Li royal family. Most of the expenses of the royal family are provided by this property, which is the most important thing, but as long as you have this jade pendant, then you are the only owner of that property , There is a lot of money.

However, Li Zhen didn't believe in this legend, because how big is the entire Li family?The population alone is nearly a thousand, and the annual support money for so many people is an astronomical figure. Even if it is half of it, it cannot be supported by a hidden industry.

Chapter 100 The So-Called Problem

Chapter 26 The so-called problem

"Okay, the question I asked is actually not difficult, it's just an arithmetic problem." Li Shimin saw that everyone was giving face and was very proud, so he didn't pretend to be a joke, and said his question directly: "Three people go to the hotel, Each person needs ten cents. When the shopkeeper saw so many people, he gave five cents a discount. The second coveted two cents and only returned one cent to no one. Now the problem comes. It used to be ten cents per person, but now One money back, that is, each person spent nine money, the three of them totaled 27 money, plus the second money stolen by Xiao Er, a total of 29 money, ask: Where did the remaining money go?"

"Pfft!" Li Zhen immediately spewed out a mouthful of water, which was extremely loud in the quiet hall, causing everyone to turn their attention to Li Zhen.But Li Zhen can't care so much now, because the grass in his heart can already cover a mountain, and even sprayed Li Shimin with a bloody sprinkler: Do you want to show your face?What about your dignity as an emperor?What about your shame?This is too shameless, right?

What do you think, it turns out that Li Shimin asked for this question from Li Zhen a few days ago, claiming that he wanted to test several officials of the Ministry of Household Affairs, and invited Li Zhen to watch it.It's just that the blast furnace was at the last moment, so Li Zhen declined. Now that I think about it, I'm afraid Li Shimin invented the exam for the officials, and he is for the exam of the princes today.

It's just that Father, aren't you afraid that I'll tear you down?Moreover, all the officials in the court are highly talented. Isn't it easy to solve a difficult problem?Why do you want to ask me for a problem?

Li Shimin saw Li Zhen spraying water, but there was no change on his face, he just said quickly: "Chengqian, you are the eldest brother, so you can start answering."

"This father is atonement, the child can't answer." Li Chengqian thought for a while, and then showed embarrassment.

"Oh!" A look of disappointment flashed in Li Shimin's eyes, and he was about to let Li Ke continue to answer, but Li Chengqian's eyeballs turned suddenly, and he said loudly again: "Father, your question is really too difficult, I'm afraid others will answer it." It is also difficult to answer, but Erchen has long heard that the eighth younger brother has received the inheritance of the gods, and his talents are peerless, so it should be possible to answer."

"Tch!" Li Zhen almost yelled again, I know you, Li Chengqian, are trying to target me, but won't you change your rhetoric?This is good, not only offending everyone, but also letting the emperor see your true nature, how stupid are you?What's even more stupid is that you don't know you're being stupid, and it's even more stupid than stupid.

Li Chengqian, Li Chengqian, this is your own death, so no one else is to blame.

The disappointment in Li Shimin's eyes was even stronger, but he couldn't object, so he could only agree, "Then Zhen'er, just try it."

"Yes, father." Li Zhen said confidently: "I have to say that father's question is really tricky enough. Most people are afraid that they will really fall into it. But in fact, everyone has been misled by father. , the 27 coins were paid by three people, and it was not in the hands of the three people in the end. The two coins that Xiaoer Tanmo owed were also included in the 27 coins. The final return of the 25 coins is three coins, one for each person, a total of three coins, The waiter has two renminbi and the shopkeeper has 25 renminbi, that is, three renminbi plus [-] renminbi plus [-] renminbi equals [-] renminbi, and this is the correct answer.”

"So that's how it is. The eighth brother is really quick-witted, and I admire him." Li Ke's eyes lit up, and he turned the corner in a daze.

"Oh!" Li Tai also let out a long moan, as if he suddenly understood.

"So it is."

"Yes, yes, I understand too."

"Do you understand?"

"It turns out that this question is calculated in this way."

""

After Li Ke and Li Tai, everyone also responded one after another. As for whether they really understand it, it is up to the benevolent to see the benevolent and the wise to see the wisdom.

"Well, this question is considered to be Zhen'er's answer, Zhen'er, come up." Li Shimin greeted Liu Zhang with a smile, no one noticed the fleeting complexity in his eyes.

"Yes." Li Zhen walked up to Bibi Dan carefully, and said respectfully, "Father."

"Well, you got the answer right, so I'll give you this jade pendant." Li Shimin put the Nine Dragons Fighting Pearl Pendant in Li Zhen's hand, and warned, "However, this jade pendant is fragile and needs to be handled with care. Be very careful when you get up, there is a danger of shattering if you are not careful."

"" Three question marks appeared on Li Zhen's head, is this jade pendant very fragile?A few days ago, I saw you being mad by Wei Zheng, throwing this jade pendant on the floor like a stone, but it didn't break?

Suddenly seeing another deep meaning in Li Shimin's eyes, a flash of light flashed in Li Zhen's mind, that's right, it means that she is too sharp in her actions, and she doesn't know how to be humble when things happen. This is to make her act more low-key in the future ah.

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I've always been like this, why didn't Father tell me until today?

Li Zhen fell into confusion again.

"Okay, you go down, we still have projects going on." Seeing Li Zhen's enlightened and confused look, Li Shimin was very satisfied, and waved Li Zhen to retreat.

"Yes, my son is retiring." Don't think about it if you don't understand it. Anyway, this is not very important. Right now, I'd better listen to my father and keep a low profile during this time.

"Brother (Eight Brother), let me take a look." Li Zhen just sat back to his original seat, when Li Zhi and Li Yun, who were sitting close to each other, came up and clamored to watch the Nine Dragons Contest for Pearls.

"Here you are, but be careful. Father said, this jade pendant is very fragile." Li Zhen generously and cautiously gave the jade pendant to Li Zhi.

"Show me show me."

"Hey, don't grab it, it's my ear you're pulling."

"Don't squeeze, my jade pendant."

""

The jade pendant fell into Li Zhi's hands and was snatched away after only a breath. For a while, Li Zhen's scrambling and clamoring was very lively.

It's just that this excitement fell into someone's eyes, but it turned into some kind of ridicule, which deeply stimulated his heart

"What kind of noise is there in the hall? Sit back for me." Li Chengqian stood up and said righteously: "In your eyes, do you still have the emperor father, the queen mother? Is there any grandfather the emperor?"

"" There was silence in the hall again, everyone looked at Li Chengqian like a fool—are you sick?Didn't you see how happy your father, mother, queen, and grandpa are smiling?Where are you unhappy?

"Hehehe, it's okay, it's okay, there are not so many rules for the New Year's Eve, it's good to be lively, everyone, let's continue." Because Li Chengqian is standing on the moral high ground this time, reprimand and praise are not good, whether it is Li Shimin or the eldest grandson It was difficult to speak, and only Li Yuan still smiled and gave everyone a step down.

"Yes." Li Chengqian had no choice but to give his brothers a hard look before sitting back in his seat respectfully.

"" Just being interrupted by Li Chengqian, the atmosphere has been completely destroyed, how can everyone be happy?

Chapter 101 The Carriage Revolution (1)

Chapter 29 The Revolution of the Carriage (1)

"Uh, since my question has been answered by Zhen'er, let's move on to the next item, which is - red envelopes." Seeing the embarrassment in the scene, Li Shimin coughed twice and threw out the next item.

A waiter was holding a large tray covered with a red cloth, and when the red cloth was uncovered, there were red envelopes underneath.

"Chengqian."

"Ke'er."

"Blue bird."

"Yuer."

""

The French red envelopes are actually very boring. Li Shimin called out their names one by one, and the people who were handed over went up one by one, and got the red envelopes from Li Shimin's eldest grandson and Li Yuan respectively.There were only nine big coins in the red envelope. The only difference from ordinary people's red envelopes was that the big coins were made of gold instead of brass.