Don't be a prince

Looking at it now, I may have been a doctor who helped the world with a pot in my previous life, and it was only when I was lucky that I met someone like the prince.I've never heard of a young lady who is cared so much about seeing her fiancé-in-law before marriage.When she was questioned by the queen in the carriage, she found that she was not afraid of being punished, but what she feared most was the cancellation of her engagement.After all, the leader of this engagement is still the empress.

The prince who is working is still very interesting, maybe he encountered something disgusting, the way he gritted his teeth and wrote is very interesting.When encountering serious problems, the serious look is still so fascinating.

Unknowingly scratching the dog's mouth with her hand, Su Yuan woke up with a start, turned her head back with a blushing face, and got up to look for the white silk in the box.This was ordered by the mother in Changle Palace, it seems very important.

She didn't know what she was doing with a white silk when she came to the East Palace to meet the prince, did she hang herself?

After finally processing the memorial, there is still Lingnan's account book to look at.

Li Dahai's family is still very diligent. They have always used the method of transporting goods to increase the value of a certain amount of money before using it for the construction of the seaport.But even if you try your best, facing the mouth of the bottomless pit of the harbor, you will have the illusion of eternal dissatisfaction.

In fact, this is a side effect before success. The closer to success, the more nervous people will be.Most of the harbor has been built now, and the shipyard is also under construction. This speed is much faster than I expected.

The officials of the Ministry of Internal Affairs sent by the emperor, as well as the craftsmen selected by the Ministry of Industry, had to go south with Feng Zhidai. Feng An had helped him so much, although he had the status of a monarch and minister, he still had to thank him.Zhang Liang should have received the emperor's instruction, otherwise it would be impossible to send so many sailors here.Although it is the emperor's intention, I still have to express my gratitude.

After hastily writing down the things to remember in the future on the memo sheet, Li Chengqian stretched himself.

Just when she was about to stand up, two soft and boneless hands appeared on her shoulders, and she began to massage them.

"This is taught by the Empress, who said it is the best way to relieve fatigue."

Putting his butt back on the chair, Li Chengqian breathed a sigh of relief: "Rubbing it lightly like you will not be effective until tomorrow. In fact, it is the massage of a woman's home that relieves a man's fatigue. Remember , women are the key."

Su Yuan burst out laughing, but her hands also gained a bit of strength.

"Let's sleep on the Jinta here today. It won't be too crowded. If you don't think it's right, I'll spread a few layers of quilts on the floor and sleep on the floor."

"There is no prince who sleeps on the ground, you should sleep on the Jinta, but we have agreed, we have to separate, the empress was terrified that day."

"Um...."

After enjoying the massage for a period of time, Li Chengqian suddenly felt that all his fatigue disappeared.This is actually a psychological change. If you say that your shoulders are still a little sore, but your shoulders are sore and tired, but they are two different things.

After walking to the edge of Jinta, I saw the white silk in the middle of Jinta.And Su Yuan was already sitting by the bed.

"It's agreed, you can't pass this white silk."

Seeing Su Yuan speak the most firm words in the weakest tone, Li Chengqian suddenly felt like he was drawing a [-]-point line with his female deskmate in later generations.However, the deskmate at that time was much tougher than her.

With a promise, Li Chengqian took off his shoes and slipped into the brocade.All men have to sleep in it. The reason is that it is unlucky for a woman to get out of bed in the middle of the night and step over a man.But in Li Chengqian's view, it was all nonsense. Given the patriarchy at this time, I'm afraid that women sleeping outside are used as a shield.Afterwards, these claims were born.

It is impossible to take off the clothes, but thanks to Changle's thoughtfulness, there is still a set of quilts in the box.But looking at the heavy quilt, you can tell that most of it belongs to a court lady.

Barefoot, he grabbed Su Yuan's quilt and threw it aside, Li Chengqian found a new set of quilt under the brocade.The quilt stuffed with cotton is the quilt. As for this kind of thick quilt, it is only suitable for dismantling and using as a rag.

It was difficult for the two people who lay down again to fall asleep, especially Su Yuan, who felt that she had been in a daze for a while.Whether it's the meeting of Laojunguan or what he's doing now, it's enough to be labeled as "not keeping women's morals" and then soaked in a pigsty.

Recalling the scene where her father forcibly took her to see the pig cage when she was a child, Su Yuan trembled with fear.

In the darkness, a powerful arm lifted the quilt and wrapped it around her waist.

"What are you thinking about, I'm not a hypocrite who promises."

"I'm thinking about what happened to us today. You said that the nanny in Changle Palace gave me a white silk, because she was afraid that I would be discovered so that I could hang myself. After all, soaking in a pig cage is much more terrifying than hanging yourself."

"Hahahaha, what are you thinking, hey, put your ears closer, let me tell you, actually, this white silk..."

Snapped!Snapped!Snapped!

In the study room in the dark night of the Eastern Palace, there was the sound of vigorously slapping the quilt.But after a while, there was another whine of resistance.

Zhang Yun, who was guarding the door, was taken aback for a moment, and could only sigh, and moved a little further away.The prince was acting so nonsense that it was obvious that other guards could not be replaced. The poor man could only stand guard against the cold wind all night.

Early the next morning, when Li Chengqian woke up, the soft body was no longer in his arms.Only a bite mark on the lip can prove that the future wife has been here.

I didn't expect this girl to be ruthless sometimes, but she even bit people after kissing.

Stretching and getting up, I realized that I had slept late today, and the sun was already shining brightly in the sky.

Zhang Yun, who hadn't slept all night, had already gone to sleep, so the person guarding the door was replaced by Fang Sheng.

After washing, he ordered Fang Sheng to find someone to send the completed memorial to the palace, and after a few orders sent it out of the palace and handed it to Li Dahai and others, Li Chengqian began to write a thank you letter to Zhang Liang and Feng An.The letter is easy to write, but the gift to send with the letter is hard to choose.

After writing the letter, an eunuch ran in with an official document, saying it was from the Ministry of War.

This is strange, now is not the time to supervise the country, why are the official documents of the Ministry of War sent to the East Palace?

After opening the official document, Li Chengqian just took a look at it and laughed.

The pro-leader came back, and now he has arrived in Huazhou, and he will be able to return to Chang'an in a few days.

I have to say that the pro-leader is still very up-to-date this time. Although with the help of gunpowder weapons, he broke through a city and suffered only one battle loss. It can be said to be an almost mythical record.

Yes, the soldier who was thrown off his horse by the gravel did not survive, and even Sun Simiao couldn't do much about the serious internal injuries.This is the most unacceptable part of gunpowder weapons. If you make a mistake in the operation, it is very likely that your own people will also be affected.

This time, the Ministry of War is very face-saving. Perhaps it is the magic of gunpowder weapons that gave them a step down, or it may be the reason why the prince changed their bet. It has been written into the Ministry of War documents, and there will be corresponding rewards when you come back.

"What old thief Du is doing this time is called human affairs. Pass down the order that the beef cattle in the farm will be slaughtered [-] to reward the relatives!"

Fang Sheng heard this, and immediately said anxiously: "Your Highness, there are only a dozen or so beef cattle in the farm. If they are used to reward the relatives, then Lu Guogong's restaurant will not be able to supply them, and if you want to eat beef, you have to wait until summer." gone."

The beef cattle in the farm are all disabled cattle sent from the grassland, so slaughtering such cattle will not be held accountable.After all, Datang is not Ah San. Although cattle are rare, they are not worshiped.

"It's okay, it's not time for Zuifenglou to count on sauced beef as its signature dish. Besides, Gu can't do without beef. Let's kill them all, and send some to the imperial dining room, Hejian Palace, etc. Send some, the most important thing is to send some to the Ministry of War, since the military exploits of the personal leader can't be exchanged for promotion, then the tax reduction and exemption will be more."

Clap your hands, Li Chengqian really misses the death rate.After all, they are his own soldiers, and when they were training in the barracks, everyone knew each other very well, unlike the imperial guards guarding the East Palace now, the wife had to hide in the box if she wanted to come in.When the relatives were here, when did you get surrounded by three floors inside and three floors outside?

Seeing that the prince was determined, Fang Sheng could only go down to convey this order.

After waiting for a few days, when he opened the door in the morning and saw Yu Tai's ugly face instead of Chang He's ugly face, Li Chengqian smiled immediately.

"When did you come back?"

"I came back at night. The Imperial Army is a bunch of lazy bastards. The guards of the East Palace don't take a few rounds of patrols all day long. They haven't patrolled many blind spots. It's really useless. So the last general directly took over from the Imperial Army."

It was still very cold in Chang'an in the first month of the lunar year, and it must be very uncomfortable to guard it all night, so Li Chengqian ordered Yu Tai to come into the house to talk.

After handing Yu Tai the teapot, Li Chengqian said straight to the point: "Father intends to take this opportunity to let you join the military. With combat experience in gunpowder weapons, you will be promoted to General Xuanwei, and no one will object. "

After he finished speaking, he turned around and found that Yu Tai was kneeling on the ground on one knee.

"Your Highness, Yu Tai is not willing to leave the pro-leader. Please thank your Majesty for your kindness on behalf of the last general. Although it is difficult to get promoted if you stay in the pro-leader, but the brothers who leave the pro-leader, the final general will feel uncomfortable!"

Regarding Yu Tai's answer, Li Chengqian could only smile wryly.He had anticipated this result as early as when formulating the general training and living system for special forces.

Unlike other armies, the team members stay together regardless of training or living. They are brothers when they enter the barracks, and they are neighbors when they return home. It is normal to have such a comrade-in-arms relationship.

"Get up, don't be shameless. You must know that you are the worst under Father's old command. Father, an emperor, personally paves the way for you, and you still refuse? Tell you the truth, let alone you, In the future, Pan Tianhou, Fang Shuo, Liu Mang and others will also be thrown into the military. When Gu ascends the throne in the future, you will be ministers, won't you still be the same?"

Only then did Yu Tai stand up, the prince was right, it was rare for the emperor to remember his little man, if he refused, it would be really rude.Besides, the prince intends to place his own people in the court, so he can't take the lead in destroying such a grand plan.

Back on his seat, Li Chengqian said: "The East Palace will be guarded by the imperial guards for a few days, and nothing serious will happen. From today onwards, I will personally lead all the staff to take a one-month vacation, and resume training after one month. The farm has prepared a lot of beef for you. , Distribute it, whether you eat it in the barracks or take it home, it’s up to you. The money for the celebration banquet was funded by many civil and military ministers, and you can’t finish it with all your efforts.”

In fact, the soldiers didn't have many requirements for the celebration banquet, as long as there was wine and meat, it was enough.

Chapter 287 Money Touches People's Hearts

There is also a reason for the one-month holiday. After one month, it is estimated that there are other tasks to be carried out.

Although gunpowder weapons cannot be equipped with the entire army at ordinary times, when it is time to train, they must be learned first.Otherwise, when the war starts and gunpowder weapons are issued, they will not be able to be used, and it will be over.Therefore, the left-behind troops in various places, as well as the sixteen guards, had to train at least a group of troops that used gunpowder weapons.And the pro who has trained and practiced gunpowder weapons on the battlefield is undoubtedly the best trainer.

The production of gunpowder does not know to what extent it has been increased. Li Chengqian is completely out of touch with the gunpowder workshop. After the emperor takes over, he will definitely study and judge the relationship between the production of gunpowder and the production of weapons. As for how many people will be added to it, it is up to him. something happened.

The first month always passes quickly. After the new year and enjoying the leisure brought by the cold wind, laziness will turn into longing.Farmers are waiting for the arrival of spring to plant more land and produce more grain. Merchants are waiting for the arrival of spring to trade more goods and earn more copper coins.The emperor, on the other hand, waited for the unsuitable time to send troops to Gaochang.

After all, the fighting on the Koryo border was a small fight. Although it had a deterrent effect, it was not enough.There is nothing more shocking than the annihilation of a country, even a small one.

Different from the secret mobilizations in the past, this time the emperor condemned Qu Wentai for his short-sightedness, and at the same time threatened the envoys of Tuyuhun and Western Turks to bring the letter back.

The gunpowder weapon gave Datang enough confidence, but as far as the northwest was concerned, the emperor's words still had elements of bluffing.Although taxes in many places have been restarted, and the national treasury has been enriched like never before, it is still impossible to start a war with Western Turks and Tuyuhun at the same time.

The news that the Tang Dynasty is about to conquer Gaochang was released. Unlike the past, the Western Turks and Tuyuhun chose to protect themselves, and Tubo in the distance is preparing to take action against the attached country? Datang diverted his attention to attack others? It was a good thing they could not have wished for. .

With gunpowder weapons, Gaochang is just a disease of ringworm and scabies? The achievement of destroying a country? It is the same as the temptation of increasing life ten years, so the first month holiday is over? question.Because of verbal disputes, many outburst generals almost even fought in court.How many years have you been raising pigs? If this battle doesn't work out now? Then you will really become a pig.

Unlike the noisy court hall, the East Palace is peaceful.

Li Chengqian has maintained his habits very well, insisting on going to bed early and getting up early, and exercising every morning.I ran around the East Palace? When I got to the door? I met the Monkey King who was rushing to work.The appointment of the Ministry of Officials and the Ministry of War has been issued, but he has become a monkey who leads the general himself, so he doesn't look like a general.

Seeing that the prince was training, Sky-Changing Monkey also started to run.

After running around again, he took the towel from Zhang Yun. Wiping off his sweat, Li Chengqian said to Tianhou, "How about the moving? Your parents still don't want to come to the city?"

Changtian Monkey arched his hands and said: "His Royal Highness, please ask me? My father and mother are from small families, and they are used to living in the countryside. Moreover, the family members led by my father live together, and I have developed feelings over the years. I feel that it is up to you." Let their elders go, right? With the younger brother taking care of them, no matter how lowly they can rest assured, when they are on vacation, they will rush back to pay their respects to the elders."

Li Chengqian nodded. Sky-Changing Monkey has now become a personal commanding general, considered an entry-level one. He has the task of guarding the East Palace, so naturally he can no longer live near the Weishui River.

"After moving, hurry up and get ready to get married. There are a lot of married people in the pro-marriage rate. You are one of the few who have not yet married. Three things are unfilial. You are [-] this year. If you don't get married again, what will happen to your parents' face?" Let it go! You're not ugly, you're still a general, as long as you don't have the intention of clinging to a powerful family, isn't that just a random choice?"

Jumping Monkey immediately jumped up: "Your Highness, what are you talking about? I don't have the intention of clinging to her. My mother has already asked a matchmaker to make a marriage proposal. I think we can find it soon."

"That's good, that's enough. Seeing how you came here in a hurry, you must have not eaten breakfast. Let's go and eat with Gu."

Compared with Tai, Changtian Monkey is very easy to let go, and doesn't slap his face swollen to pretend to be fat.It's just that he still can't do the matter of sitting and eating with the prince.

After breakfast, Kong Yingda came into the palace to pay a visit, still holding a pile of greeting cards in his hand.

"Your Highness, a total of eleven families including Wuzhong, Kuaiji, and Lanling Xiao are visiting together, but why is the Kong family missing alone?"

After receiving the invitation from Kong Yingda, Li Chengqian appreciated it and knew that all eleven families would agree.Because the names on these worship posts are all the heads of the families, and there is a long list of gifts along with the worship posts.If they were not about to agree, they would not be so solemn.

Putting away the invitation list, Li Chengqian said: "The Kong family in Kuaiji is not of the same origin as your Kong family. Although the Kong family is one of the four surnames in Kuaiji, strictly speaking, their status is still very poor. Back then, Kong The family participated in the Yijia Rebellion, and after being hit, they have been sluggish. Since I went to visit the Gu family, and the Kong family was not even able to attend, it can be seen that the rest of the family does not have much affection for the Kong family. In this case, it is better not to get involved They, a family that participated in the struggle for power and caused chaos across the country, has not been in decline for too long."

Kong Yingda nodded, and had to admit that the prince was right.The Kong family in Kuaiji is really about to be removed from the clan.After the Yijia Rebellion, the Kong family gave up their military power, and instead regarded themselves as orthodox, calling themselves literati, which was already a big joke in the aristocratic family.Although the Patriarch at that time decided to retreat to the outside world and prayed for the opportunity for the Kong family to flourish again in the future, but until now, there was no result.

"Your Highness, how should our East Palace respond to the joint visit of the eleven families? Although they are not five-surnamed and seven-wang, they are still very influential in the clan. How to handle this degree, the old minister really dare not be good at it."

"Just treat it like an ordinary minister visiting, without a guard of honor, or alone, just wait for them in the Mingde Palace. The host's posture must be done, and in addition, report to the father, I believe the father will definitely like it Such a party."

Seeing the smile in the prince's eyes, Kong Yingda could only smile and shook his head.He really couldn't figure out His Highness's thoughts.

After accepting the invitation and receiving the gift, the host must make a schedule and reply to the guest.

After asking the emperor, Li Chengqian set the time in three days.Three days later, it also happened to be the rest period for officials.Although the East Palace is now doing things without the court, it is still necessary for some senior officials to watch.So Li Chengqian guessed that the emperor would not be the only one who was going to hide behind the curtain and listen to the play that day.

Sure enough, after three days passed, the palace door was broken open early in the morning, besides the emperor, there were also Fang Xuanling, Changsun Wuji, and Wei Zheng.

"Go and prepare breakfast for me. I'm here today to watch a show, boy, if you arouse the ambitions of these families, I'll expose you!"

The emperor's father still had that nasty look, obviously he acquiesced in this matter, but he just pretended to be ignorant and disgusting.

Fang Xuanling still looked like a peacemaker, and said with a smile: "Your Highness is going to preside over the interview of several patriarchs today. It is estimated that it will take a lot of effort. Your Majesty should not scare him."

The emperor snorted, and led his confidant ministers into the Chongjiao Hall with ease.

After arranging Fang Sheng to prepare breakfast for the emperor and the others, Li Chengqian came to Mingde Hall.

The sun had just risen, and horse-drawn carriages arrived at the gate of the East Palace one after another, but they did not enter when they arrived, but waited quietly.

It didn't take long for the contemporary Patriarchs of the Eleven Families to arrive at the main entrance of the East Palace, and they formally asked for an audience after exchanging pleasantries.Different from the people they were talking about in Chang'an, the Patriarch of the Eleven Families had the status to go to the East Palace to ask for an audience.

Kong Yingda received them in ordinary clothes, and led them into the East Palace through the side door.

Seeing that she was going through the side entrance instead of the main entrance, Gu Mingyue, the patron of the Gu family, looked sad.This is also something that can't be helped. Compared with the up-and-coming five surnames, although these old families go back a long time, their strength is still much worse.In addition, during the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties, they were thankless and mixed too much with worldly affairs, which also lost a lot of family heritage.

However, even with five surnames and seven Wangs, I'm afraid they can't hold their heads up in front of the royal family!

The Tang Dynasty was not the Sui Dynasty, and the emperor did not intend to be soft on the aristocratic family. Whether it was disputes with several families, imperial examinations, or college enrollment, the emperor's intentions could be seen.The Li family does not need the support of the aristocratic family, and the power of the court does not allow the aristocratic family to erode.

After thinking wildly, he entered the East Palace.

As the facade of the East Palace, the Mingde Palace is naturally splendid enough. People were allowed to pass after being searched by the eunuchs in front of the gate of the palace.

Just after entering the main hall, I saw the crown prince sitting on the right seat.As in the rumors, the prince who has done so many things is only a teenager. Compared with those bastards in their family who only know how to be extravagant and promiscuous, the prince has done so many things at this age. Things, if there is no conclusive evidence, they will really think that it is a rumor.

"Gu Mingyue, patron of the Gu family, pay homage to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

"Yuan Lai, Patriarch of the Yuan Family, pay homage to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

"The head of the Yu family, Yu Yu, pays homage to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"

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] Li Chengqian only nodded after the heads of the various families had registered, stood up and returned the courtesy: "I am very grateful for the inconvenience of coming from afar, please sit down."

After speaking, some eunuchs brought them cushions.In the Mingde Hall, the tables have already been set up, and exquisite snacks and hot tea are placed on each table.

The priority of the seat is something they have been studying all the time, so there is no competition, and they are seated naturally.From the front and back of the position, we can see the strength of each family.

Gu Mingyue, who was the first one, took a sip of tea and suppressed the tension in her heart before she cupped her hands and asked, "I already know what His Highness told my family years ago, and I can participate in things that benefit the country and the people." Among them, we are also honored, but I don't know, what exactly does His Highness plan to do?"

"The cumbersome banking system cannot be explained in a few words, so Gu has prepared the copy a long time ago. Come on, bring Gu's manual."

Soon, some eunuchs took out the instructions prepared by Li Chengqian.