The Prodigal Son of Zhenguan

If Li Shimin still didn't want to pay, Li Fu thought that as long as he took Li Shimin to Da'an Palace, he would be willing to pay.

He might even think that when he had money in his pocket, he would also buy a set of things similar to those in Da'an Palace.

Li Fu came to ask for the project payment at this time, knowing that it would make Li Shimin feel distressed, so he had to make him feel distressed and make him short of money.

Otherwise, how would he start the discussion about the salt issue?

Li Fu was digging a pit for Li Shimin in advance, and when the salt issue was discussed, he would want to jump into this pit himself.

"Please keep this account book with me first. I still need to discuss it with the officials of the Ministry of Revenue." Li Shimin said, "When the discussion is settled, the money will be allocated to you."

"Brother, what if the officials of the Ministry of Revenue disagree?" Li Fu asked curiously, "Will I lose money?"

"Don't worry, kid, I will cover you and will never let you lose money."

After saying this, Li Shimin also sighed.

There will be no clear answer here for the time being.

It is difficult to get the project payment. This is really a tradition that has been passed down since ancient times, especially for those who work in the palace. It is more difficult to get the final payment than for ordinary people.

"Your Majesty." A person came in from outside.

"But is the parade ground ready?" Li Shimin asked.

"Yes."

Li Shimin put down the account book and said to Li Fu, "It's just right that you are here today. Let's go, let's go to the training ground."

"Go to the training ground?" Li Fu asked, "What should I do?"

"Let's practice together. In two days, it will be the day of hunting. Do you think that with your skills, you can show it off?" Li Shimin said.

"Second brother, I don't have the foundation of martial arts. Even if I cram now, it will be useless." Li Fu said.

How could Li Shimin not know what kind of material he is?

Now being able to ride a horse skillfully is the result of Li Fu's hard work.

Although he said so, he still stood up and followed Li Shimin's footsteps.

Standing on the training ground were all middle-level generals of Qianniuwei. These people were wearing armor and holding longbows. There was a row of targets dozens of steps away from them.

"I often come here to personally instruct them in archery practice." Li Shimin said: "Although the duty of the Qianniu Guards is to guard the palace, I think that in the future, they may have the opportunity to go to the battlefield."

Li Fu nodded.

It can be seen that Li Shimin always has the matter of settling accounts with the Turks in his mind.

He even has to personally train the Qianniu Guards in the palace. If these mid-level generals of the Qianniu Guards are placed in the army in the future, they will also be the backbone.

"Give him a bow." Li Shimin said to the people around him.

Soon, someone sent a bow and arrow to Li Fu.

"Try it." Li Shimin said.

The father and son of the Li family, Li Yuan and Li Shimin, are first-class archers.

If Li Shimin's archery skills were not good, he would not have shot Li Jiancheng to death with one arrow at Xuanwu Gate, and he would not have sat on the throne so easily.

Li Fu just felt novel, so he bent his bow and aimed at the target.

However, Li Fu was not a martial artist, and it was already a stretch for him to draw the bow with the strength of his arms. He shot an arrow, but it didn't hurt the target at all.

There was a burst of laughter around.

"You guys get ready too." Li Shimin ordered.

Then, the Qianniu Guards bent their bows and put arrows on them.

"Shoot."

With an order, the arrows were shot out.

They were stronger than Li Fu, at least there were arrows on the target.

But their accuracy was average, and few of them hit the bull's eye.

"Archery is nothing more than shooting the arrow and hitting the target. You practice archery here on a sunny day, but when you are fighting, the situation is different. You have to run, lie down, and shoot arrows at any time. We must have such ability."

Li Shimin said to them.

"In two days, we will go hunting. Even animals in the mountains will not stay where they are for you to aim at."

"The target is the enemy's cavalry. If you can't hit them at once, they will be in front of you in a blink of an eye. If you can't shoot the arrow at any time and hit the target, it will be very dangerous."

Li Shimin said, took the bow and arrow, bent the bow and shot the arrow, hitting the bull's eye in one go.

Li Fu silently said "6" in his heart

The Li Tang royal family is the descendant of Li Guang, and their archery skills are also inherited from the same lineage.

Li Shimin took Li Fu to practice archery on the parade ground.

On the day of the hunting, Li Fu must go. It is better to cram at the last minute than to go and be embarrassed.

After practicing for a while, Fang Xuanling came.

"Your Majesty, the Turkic messenger has arrived." Fang Xuanling said.

"Oh? What's the news?"

"Jie Li Khan sent 3,000 horses and 10,000 sheep, and will arrive in Chang'an tomorrow.""Tell the messenger to return the horses and sheep, and let them return all the people they have captured over the years." Li Shimin said.

"Your Majesty, I think it's better to leave them all." Fang Xuanling bowed.

"No, return them all, let them know that we want people's sincerity, don't let them think that we are greedy for their wealth." Li Shimin explained: "Now we want people!"

Du Ruhui glanced at the Qianniu Guards behind Li Shimin.

"Your Majesty, the ministers in the court are worried recently. According to the law, carrying weapons into the emperor's residence is subject to hanging. Your Majesty, you don't have to teach them archery in the inner court..."

Li Shimin waved his hand.

"Do you think so too?" Li Shimin asked.

"It's always a bit inappropriate."

Li Shimin smiled.

He is training his own soldiers. In the future, whether he goes out to fight or stays in the palace, the people he teaches personally will be his most loyal arms.

"No problem." Li Shimin skipped the question.

He has confidence in himself!

"By the way, after the court meeting tomorrow, let the officials of the Ministry of Revenue come to the side hall to see me." Li Shimin said.

There is no time to deal with things this afternoon, and we can only wait until the court meeting tomorrow.

At the end of the year, there will be more things to do. While it is not so busy now, we can deal with one thing at a time.

Not to mention, this matter involves 130,000 strings of money.

"Yes." Fang Xuanling bowed and responded.

Li Fu followed Li Shimin in the parade ground for a long time, and his arms were sore. He couldn't do this job anymore.

"Second brother, go to the palace, I want to see the emperor." Li Fu said: "Besides, the emperor is about to move..."

Li Shimin naturally saw through his thoughts.

"Hahaha, okay, go." Li Shimin laughed.

See through but don't say it.

He patted Li Fu's shoulder and asked him to leave first.

After Li Fu bowed, he ran away without looking back.

In the Liangyi Hall, Pei Ji was playing chess with Li Yuan.