Don't be a prince

Since the way of eating barbecue was spread, both common people and princes and generals immediately fell in love with this way of eating.Whenever they discover a new ingredient, the first thing they think about is whether to try it on the charcoal stove, whether it will be delicious.

The marinated fish is skewered and handed over to those who like charcoal grilling to grill by themselves.Li Chengqian specially left the front and middle abdomen of the fish.This is his favorite place to bake it in the oven, and the taste is superb.

Just as Li Chengqian was squatting in front of the oven counting the time, drooling, Li Shimin also squatted aside.

Although charcoal-grilled fish is very popular, someone even set up a pot to cook the fish.But Li Shimin decided that the prince's way of eating would be the best.

The conversation between Zhang Jian and the emperor was not over yet, so the two squatted on the left and right of Li Chengqian and started talking.

"Where did you just say? Yes, Mohe people. When we attacked Goryeo, what we wanted was that Goryeo invaded our land in the Central Plains. Now everyone knows that the land of our Tang Dynasty is too much to use, and they can't help Goryeo and resist us. Datang."

Zhang Jian cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, I don't know, Shiwei people. Although the Mohe people are backward in production, but because of the poor living environment, their natural temperament is better than that of the Turkic people. At the beginning, the Eastern Turkic people, Xue Yantuo, and They all have friction, the environment they live in is harsh, so the idea of ​​encroaching on the land is also very strong.

If Goryeo negotiated with them with the principle of cold lips and cold teeth, I'm afraid it would not be taken seriously.However, if Goryeo uses the temptation to attack Datang and invites their help, it is not necessarily so! "

Li Shimin sneered and said, "It's up to them to attack Datang? If I don't take the initiative to deal with them, even if I'm letting them go, they still try to provoke me, Datang? I really don't know what to do. If it was before, I might be worried. Now, if he dares to change his mind, I will take care of him too!"

Having said all this, whether it was Zhang Jian or Li Chengqian who turned on the oven to watch the grilled fish, they could only clasp their hands and say, "My emperor is mighty."

Obviously, the emperor didn't just want to take back the land occupied by Goryeo when he went out this time.Many countries in the Northeast probably need to face a reshuffle from Datang this time.

An iron-clad alliance of Northeast countries is not what Datang wants to see, and it must be broken up no matter what.Sometimes, you don't have to use intrigue to sow dissension. In the face of absolute strength, there will always be people who can't hold back the pressure and choose to backstab their allies to protect themselves wisely.

Thinking of this, Li Chengqian couldn't help sympathizing with Yuan Gai Suwen.Since he didn't kill Gao Jianwu, he probably won't be able to shine in history.Oh, no, it shouldn't be Yu Yuan Gai Suwen, but Quan Gai Suwen.Because of Li Yuan's death, in order to avoid the taboo of the emperor's name, like Yuan Gai Su Wen, in the Tang Dynasty, he could only become Quan Gai Su Wen.

The shell of the fish on the grill has become crispy, and this is the best time to eat it.

Li Chengqian quickly took out the fish, sprinkled some seasonings on it, divided one of the two front bellies into the old emperor's father, and divided one of the two middle bellies into Zhang Jian's, and then stacked the remaining two pieces on his plate without hesitation. .

This means that the older the fish, the skin is not suitable for grilling. If some smaller fish are grilled with the skin, the crispy one is simply superb.

However, even without fish skin, the grilled fish still tastes good.Li Shimin and Zhang Jian ate with relish, nodding their heads from time to time.

Looking at the huge fish head on the chopping board, Li Shimin pointed to Li Chengqian and said, "When you're done eating, make this fish into a fish head with chopped peppers and send it to your mother."

Li Chengqian nodded, like the relationship between the eldest grandson and Li Shimin, it has already surpassed the shackles of the emperor and empress.The way the two get along is more like an old couple who love each other.Although he has become old and can no longer bear children, the position of the eldest grandson in the harem is still unshakable.

At least in this respect, the single-minded Li Shimin is not annoying.

Eating fish was just an excuse, and after everyone got a taste of the big fish, they started talking in the garden.

In the eastward expedition to Korea, we must ensure that everything is safe, and we must not be careless just because the other party is a small country.The history of the former Sui Dynasty proves that if you underestimate this bastard, you will suffer a lot.

The humiliation of the previous dynasty has been wiped away now, and Li Shimin desperately hopes to have a complete victory to prove that he is stronger than Emperor Yang and that the Tang Dynasty is stronger than the Sui Dynasty.

Although Li Jing has retired, in order to be safe, there is no doubt that he must work hard.Although he likes to keep a low profile, Li Jing didn't mean to hide his clumsiness at all this time, and talked a lot about the Korean issue.

Anyone who has experienced the chaos at the end of the Sui Dynasty will have an inexplicable hatred for Goryeo.

Although the main responsibility for the collapse of the Sui Dynasty was the emperor's chaos and the restlessness of the family, but it happened that the collapse happened after the Eastern Expedition.

Although he is not directly responsible, it is obviously inappropriate to discuss the crime internally at any time.Therefore, Goryeo has become everyone's punching bag.

Although Li Jing, who has retired, can no longer go out with the army, he can still help the emperor.

Li Shimin himself was also a commander. Li Jing had a lot of ideas and reminders, and he only needed to say it once before he could comprehend and make his own extensions.

Li Chengqian could only avoid such a meeting, and returned to the East Palace with a frozen fish head.

It's already midnight now, and it's really inappropriate to deliver food to the eldest grandson in the middle of the night. It's better to deliver it at noon tomorrow.

As for the battle meeting held by the emperor and others, it's fine if you don't understand it at all, because you understand it, you can't listen to it.As long as you are on the sidelines, you can't help but talk about your own opinions.

But the question is, so what if the hype is talked about?In the final analysis, he still has to stay in Chang'an honestly, as an "emperor's subsistence allowance".

It is precisely because he already has the qualifications to govern and be a good emperor, and the emperor personally marched, so he did not encounter any resistance.A country cannot be without a king for a day. If thousands of troops fail to protect the emperor, and the emperor plays himself to death, I am afraid that the Tang Dynasty will be in chaos.

During the day, everything was as usual, but every night, the emperor secretly held a battle meeting in the palace.

This situation lasted for more than a month, and it didn't stop until the spring plowing.

This year's spring plowing ceremony is different from previous years. Not only the dignitaries are all present, but also the common people are crowded around the royal field, looking inside curiously.

After continuous breeding, maize can now be grown on a large scale.

In order to promote corn throughout the Tang Dynasty as soon as possible, Li Shimin decided to cultivate it himself for a year, and let the common people see that this corn is indeed a good thing.

Also receiving the same treatment is Champa rice, because their output is amazing enough, so some rice fields have been prepared this year to grow rice.

Because he has already married and is in charge of his own business, this year Li Chengqian will not be treated as a cow, and the East Palace will also be allocated a large piece of land.

Now it is Li Zhi who leads the cows, the queen who sows the seeds, and Li Tai who spreads the fertilizer and cultivates the soil.

But when it came to Li Chengqian's side, Li Mengyu was still useless, so it could only be the work of Su Yuan and the others.

But fortunately, the cow that was assigned was an old cow, so he knew how to walk without being restrained by others, which saved a lot of energy.

Su Yuan was able to attend the Spring Plowing Ceremony this year, and there was another layer of deep meaning, that is, the empress had already secretly recognized the crown princess as the candidate for the future empress.

Although Su Yuan, who was born as a young lady, started to do farm work, she was tired and out of breath after a while.But what Li Chengqian admired the most was that she didn't cry out that she was tired all the way, whether it was planting loose fertilizer or cultivating soil, she was meticulous.

After finally plowing out the furrows, Li Chengqian tied the cattle to the side of the road and came to help Su Yuan do it together.

Seeing the emperor who had finished plowing and ran to the periphery to argue with the old farmers, Li Chengqian sighed and said, "Isn't the planter a model for planting corn? Why do you have to use the most primitive plow stick?"

"What else could it be? Because not all the common people can use the planter."

It was Li Tai who answered, and Li Zhi followed behind him.Although the two of them were covered in sweat, they still helped immediately.In the whole field, they are the only ones who can come to help.Because they help, that's called brothers and sisters, and they should be praised.If it were someone else, it would be the crown prince being lazy.

Seeing Li Tai reaching out to beg for seeds, Su Yuan wiped off her sweat and said with a smile, "Qingque, I'm not very tired."

When they were rejected, Li Tai and Li Zhi used a dustpan to spread fertilizer, and the other took a tool to cultivate the soil.

The four of them were busy working together, and the speed was naturally very fast. It didn't take long for the land to be planted.

After finishing his work, he slumped on the ground, took a few sips of a jug of wine, and handed it to Li Tai.Li Tai didn't care that the spout was not cleaned, so he gave it to Li Zhi after a few mouthfuls.

After Li Zhi finished drinking, Li Chengqian said: "Father will leave after the end of the spring plowing. Of course, the announcement to the outside world is that he occasionally feels unwell and needs to recuperate. Qingque, how are your preparations going?"

Li Tai curled his lips and said: "The Xuanjia army transferred to the scientific research institute by the emperor is still there, and with gunpowder weapons, unless it is twenty or thirty times the strength, it will be impossible to break through."

Li Chengqian never doubted Li Tai's self-confidence.

Beckoning to Li Zhi, Li Chengqian continued: "Pheasant slave, you have to stop your studies. After your mother goes to Qingque, you should go too. I always feel that you are the most dangerous one."

Li Zhi almost guessed what was going to happen, nodded and said, "I listen to you, but the queen mother and I have gone to the fourth brother's place, what should you do? Can you handle it alone?"

Li Chengqian patted Li Zhi's shoulder across Li Tai, and said with a smile, "Brother, do you need to worry? Don't worry, all preparations have been made. On the contrary, it's your Jin Palace, and I'm afraid some people with ulterior motives have sneaked in." ah."

Looking at the profound eyes of the emperor's brother, Li Zhi smiled wryly and said, "You know that too? That's right, Shangguanyi recently stayed at the Prince Jin's Mansion. When he was in Lingnan, he was ill and almost died. He was held accountable by the officials. Now, he has no official position, and his son is not filial, so his life is very miserable. The younger brother couldn't bear it for a while, so he left him in Jinwang's mansion. Anyway, I don't live in the fief, so I don't want to listen to him nagging."

Shangguanyi is in Jinyang?

In this way, the clues can almost be put together.

Glancing around, Li Chengqian said to Li Zhi: "Later, you go directly to Qingque's car, don't go back to Chang'an and the academy, go directly to the scientific research institute. Now you can't trust anyone around you! Be careful! superior."

Li Tai also sensed that something was wrong, and patted Li Zhi on the shoulder and said, "Don't say anything later, and don't see your guards, we don't have to resign from the Queen Mother, just leave!"

Li Zhi nodded mechanically, he was still a little confused, why did the two emperor brothers suddenly become so serious?

Chapter 491 The Emperor Departs

After the spring plowing was over, Li Zhi was taken away by Li Tai and hid.

Shangguanyi's action was the last link.

In Li Chengqian's view, the Wang family was willing to marry their daughter to him because they put the treasure on Li Zhi.

Jumping from an aristocratic family to becoming a relative, what could be easier for the Wang family than this?

Today's relatives, that is, the eldest grandson's family, even under the deliberate control of eldest grandson Wuji and the empress, have still changed from a small family to a giant.The most obvious one is Changsun Wuji. Although he is still only a minister of the household department, and only has the name of a servant, but when it comes to who is the most annoying in the court, he will undoubtedly be the first choice. Still above Fang Xuanling and others.

Since ancient times, relatives have been the object of the emperor's wariness. With the background of the royal family, once they become relatives, they will become extremely troublesome.It's no wonder that in the original history, Li Shimin and Li Zhi failed to clean up the five surnames, but Wu Zetian did it in the end.

May 25 is an auspicious day for the zodiac.However, there was news in the palace that the emperor was seriously ill. After two days of fear throughout Chang'an, the prince came forward to announce the Prince's Teachings, saying that the emperor was seriously ill and needed to be recuperated, so he went to Jiucheng Palace ahead of time. .

If the crown prince were changed, the common people might still complain about it, but when it came to Li Chengqian, the common people became flat after hearing the news.

The crown prince managed the government affairs not once or twice, besides, the prince was well-known outside, he managed the government affairs, no different from the emperor.

And on the day when the emperor's royal car drove out of Zhuque Avenue and turned to Jiucheng Palace, the emperor himself had actually arrived in Huazhou.After deciding on the strategy, he couldn't resist his desire to leave the palace, so he set off early on the grounds that he needed to prepare for the battle.

When the emperor left, half of the court was almost emptied.

As long as the generals have good arms and legs, they must all follow.In terms of civil servants, Zhang Liang, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, was taken away by the emperor because he was familiar with Goryeo.Sun Wuji, the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, was dragged away by the emperor for some unknown reason.

Cheng Yaojin led the army to change defenses and went north to Fengzhou. In the worst case, he was even ready to abandon the vast grasslands in the north and stick to the Guannei Road.

Yu Chigong personally led the team to Songzhou, and what he was wary of was Tubo.After Yu Tai left, Su Dingfang concurrently served as the general staying behind in Gaochang, and his entire army shrank, preparing to stick to Gaochang.

Brothers Xue Wanjun and Xue Wanche sent troops to Kuozhou and promoted Kuozhou into an important city.Here, no matter which direction changes, they can support.In particular, their location is far away from the elite area of ​​Tuyuhun, and they are even more serious.

The rest of the generals gathered around the emperor and went to Koryo to witness this shameful battle.

Because of this, when the Great Court Meeting was held on June [-]st, Yu Tai was alone on the side of the generals.

Calculating that the time was almost up, Zhang Yun took a step forward and shouted at the top of his voice, "The court meeting begins, all ministers bow down!"

Hearing this voice, all the ministers headed by Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui knelt down and saluted.

Originally, they didn't need to perform such etiquette for the prince, but this time was different from the last time.Li Chengqian no longer used his own desk and chair, but actually occupied the emperor's position, sitting on the dragon chair.

This is what the emperor specially told Li Chengqian before he left.Because only by doing so, can we form a coercive pressure on the court officials, lest some people escape when he is not around.

Li Chengqian said in a calm tone as much as possible: "Pingshen."

After all the officials returned to their seats and sat down, Li Chengqian opened a booklet and read it again.

This note was written by Fang Xuanling, and it mainly records what should be discussed at the court meeting today.

After carefully reading the first article, Li Chengqian said, "Where is Dugu Bo, the left servant of the household department?"

Among the courtiers below, Dugu Bo hurriedly got up and left the class, cupped his hands and said: "The humble minister is here!"

"The Minister of the Household Department, Mr. Zhao, left Chang'an with his father. Therefore, you will be the Minister of the Household Department for the time being. The first batch of grain, grass and military equipment has already been shipped. As long as there is no loss in Liaodong, the rest of the soldiers and horses will not be appropriate. Treat me lightly. Last year, I had a lot of income, so before my father left, I specially ordered the construction of official roads in various places not to stop. Both internal and external, and Mr. Zhao is not here, are you confident that there will be no mistakes?"

Dugu Bo resolutely said: "His Royal Highness, don't worry, no matter if there is a mistake in the internal construction or the supply of the frontier army, there is no need for His Highness to reprimand, and I will have no face to stay in this position. It's just..."

After hesitating for a while, Dugu Bo still spoke: "Your Highness, the construction of our official road and the excavation of two canals should be postponed for a while? It has always been a common practice not to build in the country when there are foreign wars. The previous court did this, and you know the result."

Fang Xuanling stepped forward and angrily said: "Dugu Bo, don't speak so harshly. Do you mean that if troops are sent out while construction is under way, the dynasty will surely fall?"

Dugu Bo suddenly became nervous, this is what he wanted to say.However, at this time in the court, uttering such words is suspected of cursing the country, and he really can't afford to be convicted of this crime!

He wished he could slap himself in the mouth, but Dugu Bo could only kneel down on the ground, terrified after the words had been spoken.

Li Chengqian on the throne smiled, stood up and said, "Dugu Bo, get up, I forgive you for your innocence."

All the important courtiers looked at the prince in disbelief. Right now, the prince is really in power for the first time. The emperor is not around. I heard that the queen is going out to play in the palace. She is taking the harem concubines to make preparations.It can be said that the prince with the highest status in Chang'an is now.

The new official took office with three fires, judging from the prince sitting on the emperor's position, he still has the idea of ​​standing up.

But right now, Dugu Bo bumped into the arms of the prince, but unexpectedly he was not severely punished.

Taking a deep breath, Li Chengqian said: "What Dugu Bo said is reasonable. Since it is reasonable, why can't you say it? As for cursing the demise of the Tang Dynasty, our national power is now strong, how can we curse it in just one or two words?" During the period when the emperor was in power alone, he never thought that he should not seek meritorious deeds but seek no faults, but wanted to do everything well.

Although he has been in power in Shangshu Province for such a long time, he still can't fully think about some things.Therefore, if there is any negligence, please feel free to point it out.As for Dugu Bo's worries, although they are reasonable, we still have to do it.Father's exact words were to give it a try, to see if my Tang could stand it.

As for domestic projects, if the situation is not right, it can be put on hold temporarily.The price we pay may be that the supply at the border is poorer.And the borders, because of gunpowder weapons, will not be too difficult. "

Li Chengqian's words gave all the courtiers a reassurance.As long as the emperor and prince knew the danger of doing so, it would be dangerous if they didn't consider it.Now that you are prepared, there is no need to worry.

Sitting down again, Li Chengqian said, "Where is Zhao Hu, the left servant of the Ministry of Industry?"

Zhao Hu, the left servant of the Ministry of Industry, hurriedly stood up and bowed his hands in salute.

"Li Daliang, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, is not here, and the Ministry of Industry will focus on you for the time being. You heard what you said just now, because the project may be put on hold at any time, so this year, all projects must be changed to a monthly construction period, and all kinds of money, too. Submitted monthly. Do you understand?"

Zhao Hu said: "I understand, please rest assured, Your Highness, there will be no mistakes in the section of the Ministry of Industry!"

Li Chengqian nodded, and then waved his hand to make the three of them retreat.

The first thing is announced, the second thing...

Li Chengqian glanced at the memorial before continuing to raise it.

The previous big court meetings were extremely time-consuming.So it was already noon when today's court meeting ended.Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui and Wei Zheng were kept by Li Chengqian.

The three of them followed Li Chengqian into the apse, and when they saw the crown prince sent people to guard the apse, they knew something serious was going on.

Sure enough, the prince startled them as soon as he spoke:

"Except for Zheng Gong, Prime Minister Du, how many generals are there in your two families? How much combat power do you have if you are armed?"