Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

"However, if Li Qiu loses today, I, Wei Zheng, will never believe that everyone present and Master Du can let Li Qiu go!"

"Don't talk about benevolence, righteousness, loyalty, filial piety, rationality and trust. It's just the most basic willingness to gamble and admit defeat. I wonder if you can do it?"

Listening to Wei Zheng's words, Du Zhenglun's face turned pale, and he didn't dare to say a word.

If it was because of these two dogs and this bet that he should give up his position as prime minister, he would definitely not want it in his heart.

And those gentry officials were all glaring at Wei Zheng at this time.

But at the moment, their own side is ignorant, and this Wei Zheng has always been known for his eloquence, so they dare not shoot lightly to refute Wei Zheng.

At this moment, Li Shimin finally spoke up and rescued Du Zhenglun.

"Wei Zheng, today is the day to honor the Supreme Emperor."

"Let's not argue about these things for now."

"If you have something to say, let's talk about it later."

Seeing that Li Shimin said so, Wei Zheng had no choice but to step aside unconvinced.

At this moment, a brave little prince, holding a chicken leg, approached a little by little, and walked up to a border herd.

Then boldly sent the chicken leg to Bian Mu's mouth, "Here... let's eat it for you."

However, to everyone's surprise, Mu here was unmoved by the delicious chicken drumsticks on his lips.

Changsun Wuji and the others became even more curious at this time, "Oh? Li Qiu, doesn't this dog even eat chicken legs?"

"Then what do they usually eat?"

Li Qiu explained to everyone with a smile at this time: "These two dogs are the same as other dogs in terms of food. They can eat everything and are easy to feed."

"This chicken drumstick, for them, is also the most attractive and the most delicious."

"Now they're not eating because I haven't ordered them to."

Next, Li Qiu said to the two border shepherds in front of everyone, under everyone's surprised and expectant eyes:

"The little prince rewards you with chicken legs, you can eat them."

Hearing Li Qiu's words, the two Bian Muguo really leaned over and started to eat the chicken leg that the little prince was holding.

And different from the fierceness and frighteningness of other dogs, the movements of these two border herds eating chicken legs are quite quiet.

A little bit of licking and biting, very quiet, not barking.

So much so that after the initial nervousness, the little prince was no longer afraid.

Seeing this scene in the eyes of everyone, they were also amazed.

"Oh, Li Qiu's two dogs are really amazing."

"It's just perfect!"

Especially the Supreme Emperor, who was in a good mood, smiled directly and said to Li Qiu: "Li Qiu, I like the gift from you, my child."

"It's also because of your filial piety!"

Li Qiu said with a smile at this time: "Your Majesty, the gift I brought this time is not these two adult dogs."

Then, under everyone's surprised eyes, someone walked in with the pair of cute and cute border collie puppies, and put them in front of everyone.

Seeing this pair of extremely cute border shepherd cubs, even the eldest grandson queen was attracted.

Immediately, I liked it very much and hugged one on my body.

Furry, cute and cute, I really like it.

At this time, Li Qiu continued: "The Supreme Emperor, those two adult dogs have already been trained, it is really not difficult."

"But these two cubs are more challenging and fun."

"Also, I believe that the little princes and princesses in this palace will also like these two puppies more."

But at this moment, facing the extremely urgent eyes of those little princes and little princesses around.

Empress Changsun also smiled and put the puppy on the ground.

"These two puppies were given to you by Li Qiu."

"You can take them to the apse to play on your own."

Hearing what Empress Changsun said, the little princes and princesses saluted immediately.

Then he laughed and eagerly picked up the two puppies and rushed to the apse.

Along the way, there were screams and laughter, so happy.

Seeing this scene, Supreme Emperor Li Yuan nodded in relief and said, "Li Qiu, you have a heart!"

"After having the pair of cubs you sent, I believe this year, or even the past few years, these children will have fun."

Seeing that the Supreme Emperor was in a good mood, Li Shimin was also quite relieved.

Immediately with a big wave of his hand, he rewarded Peking King Li Qiu!

Then, it was time for the banquet to begin.

Unexpectedly, this year's Da'an Palace is still the same as last year.

They were not placed according to the arrangement of the Ministry of Rites, but were still ranked according to the degree of liking of the Supreme Emperor.

Li Qiu, still the greatest hero, sat next to the Supreme Emperor and Empress Changsun.

However, Prince Li Chengqian and many other princes still failed to attend the table.

He could only watch helplessly as Li Qiu was favored by the Supreme Emperor and Empress Changsun.

At the banquet, people like Chai Shao, Li Shimin, Changsun Wuji and others surrounded Li Qiu and asked about the animal husbandry here.

The deep meaning in those eyes and those words is so straightforward that it can't be more straightforward.

So much so that Li Qiu could only plead for mercy: "My lords, the Mu here came from the Silk Road."

"This is the only pair of adult dogs in my Furong Garden."

"Two pairs of cubs."

"Now this pair of cubs has been sent to Da'an Palace, and the other pair has become Luo Kexin and Wu Sui's favorite things."

"So I can only wait for a year or so. When the adult dog gives birth to a cub, I will give it to you adults."

Listening to Li Qiu's words, everyone had their own calculations in their hearts.

Now that we know that this miraculous border herd came from the Silk Road, it will be easy to handle.

For those Persian merchants and Hu merchants, there is nothing that gold cannot do.

Besides, isn't that just dog training?

At worst, if you try the native dogs in Chang'an City, it may be the same.

On the other side, on the wine table of the princes.

Wu Wang Li Ke also took this opportunity to laugh at Li Tai because he remembered the grudge he had mocked him before, and joked to him: "Fourth brother, I really didn't expect that these two dogs of Li Qiu really did those things."

"Right now, the only thing that is missing is His Royal Highness the King of Wei who is as light as a swallow and flies over walls."

Listening to his words, Wei Wang Li Tai was naturally disgusted once.

Then he didn't give in at all, and started a verbal battle with Li Ke and Li Ke.

The crown prince Li Chengqian who was sitting at the side was surprisingly quiet.

But out of the corner of his eye, he was staring at Li Qiu and Empress Changsun who were on the chair.

Chapter 357 The Mobilization of Chai Shao's Army

Last year, at the banquet in Da'an Palace, when he saw the scene of Empress Changsun serving Li Qiu with a loving face, it made him extremely disgusted.

Unexpectedly, this year, such a scene reappeared.

Although the number of times is very small, and Empress Changsun is quite secretive, she is still seen by the sensitive Li Chengqian.

Still full of compassion and love.

That look made Li Chengqian feel sick and mad.

The queen mother is a queen, why should she do this to such a humble merchant?

why? !

Of course, all these thoughts and anger in his heart are unknown to others.

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When Li Qiu returned to the Beiping Palace in the city, Luo Kexin and Wu Sui were playing with two border shepherd cubs.

Then ask about what happened today.

And when they knew that the two border shepherd dogs were so brilliant that they directly helped Li Qiu win the chancellor Du Zhenglun, Luo Kexin and Wu Jue also expressed that they would add chicken legs to them.

At this time, Li Qiu told them that these two guys were treated favorably today and ate a lot of chicken and mutton.

If you continue to eat like this, you will become fat into a ball.

Also, after today's turmoil, there must be a wave of dog raising craze in Chang'an City.

You two should find a way to keep your puppies.

Hearing this, Luo Kexin and Wu Sui felt as if they were facing a formidable enemy.

Even Luo Kexin came up with an idea, should they be sent to Youzhou first?

Just as Li Qiu thought, after the banquet in Da'an Palace today, the news about the two miraculous dogs in Furong Garden spread in Chang'an City immediately.

Of course, after hearing this, many people simply did not believe it.

Even though Furongyuan has always been a great place, this matter is a bit too unrealistic right now.

Isn't it just a dog? Many people have it in their yards.

But how could they be so humane, able to follow instructions, dance, and tame horses?

The dog species has been domesticated from wolves and has a very long history.

At present, it is more than 600 AD, and the evolution and domestication of dogs are naturally still incomparable with later generations.

At present, the dogs raised by ordinary people are wild and aggressive.

On the second day, Li Qiu and his party went to visit Duke Ying's mansion.

The pair of adult dogs and the pair of cubs were called and asked to take them together.

And in front of everyone in Duke Ying's mansion, Li Qiu once again let the pair of border herds perform.

But once again it attracted laughter and praise from everyone in the mansion.

Especially the two brothers Wu Yuanqing and Wu Yuanshuang, they really liked it.

Whatever you say, you have to ask two border herds to pass by, no matter whether it is an adult dog or a puppy.

In desperation, Li Qiu had no choice but to promise that when the border herds bred, he would give them a pair.

On this day, Li Qiu also had a lot of conversations with his father-in-law, the warrior Xun.

Because the samurai Xun's family is no more indifferent than Li Qiu, they are afraid that they will leave Chang'an before the Shangyuan Festival.

Therefore, this year is the first time I have to say goodbye to my father and mother, and the next time I see you will probably be a year later.

Wu Jue's eyes were also full of sadness of parting.

At this time, the warrior Xun also made fun of his daughter, saying that when he was in Jingzhou before, he wished to come back to see Li Qiu.

Now I can't bear to part with my parents again.

Or don't go to Youzhou, and go back to Jingzhou with us.

As soon as they heard the samurai Xun's joke, everyone laughed, and Wu Jue blushed immediately.

On the third day, Li Qiu followed Luo Kexin to visit Princess Pingyang and Chai Shao.

Similarly, at the strong request of brothers Chai Zhewei and Chai Lingwu, they also brought the two pairs of border shepherds there for them to have fun and watch.

And when Li Qiu came to the Chai Mansion, he also heard a piece of news that shocked him extremely.