As ancient "scholars", or people with the mentality and ideology of "scholars", whether Li Er or Wei Zheng, their sensitivity to politics is not comparable to that of ordinary people - in fact, this will be seen in later generations.
In the political field, it is also a commonplace thing to talk about. It is just that here in China, it is said to the public, while in the West, it is generally discussed mainly in the small circles of individuals.
Li Er and Wei Zheng and the others struggled with this thing for a long time.
Anyway, as soon as the emperor said this and looked over, Wei Zheng understood in an instant that this had indeed reached this stage. It seemed that the emperor was not worried about this matter.
After all, the expansion of territory is the number one issue in China today. No matter how other things cannot be discussed, this matter can be discussed. After all, the expansion of territory is something like this, even if China itself does have some internal injuries in the future.
When the time comes, the meat will be in the pot even if it’s rotten, right?
You don't think Wei and Jin were as bad as that, but in the end, China is still China. After all, its territory has spread throughout China, and its population and language have also spread. Although after Wei and Jin, there were frequent foreign invasions, and even the saying "Five Huanhua" appeared.
, but isn’t China still China?
Besides, even if it is not a good thing for the emperor to rely too much on his ministers, Li Sheng is still a prince after all. Even if he is a powerful minister now, he should be regarded as a "special powerful minister" in the future.
It's not good for the emperor to place too much emphasis on certain ministers, as there will be others who take the blame.
Thinking of this, Wei Zheng suddenly realized...well, he was just working for Li Er, and he just obeyed his orders and that was it. Although this seemed like the risk to the imperial power was much smaller, it was a bit bad for himself.
He was previously said to be the number one civil servant of the Tang Dynasty by the people, but in Wei Zheng's opinion, he was just that.
The conscience of heaven and earth, Zhangsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, etc. are not worse than me at all. I am just a little older in Wagangzhai. Although having seniority may be a good thing that can be boasted from the perspective of young people, but to be truly rational, this
It is not good for a minister who is already a very popular minister.
He already has a high reputation and is good friends with the younger generation of popular ministers. If this spreads out, he knows how he will be talked about.
Think about it this way.
Suddenly, Du Ruhui, who was across the table, spoke, "I've seen Master's wine-making skills before, he must be a good wine.
However, there is good wine but no food to drink it with. Why don’t you, Sir, talk about the general trend of the world to help the wine?"
As Du Ruhui said this, he simply raised his hand and gave Li Sheng a fist clasp.
This scene.
Wei Zheng was stunned for a moment. The emperor asked him to talk to Li Sheng about the world's plans. How could such a thing involve arrogance? Although this arrogance could be regarded as a solution for him, when he thought about it, Wei Zheng couldn't help but look sideways.
emperor.
Li Er was also a little surprised, but then he clapped his hands happily and looked at Li Sheng expectantly.
Wei Zheng secretly breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that the emperor was also being talked about by this naughty kid Li Sheng. He thought that this kid was unwilling to help his father. He was so anxious that he found this place. If he thought about it carefully, it really made sense.
Du Ruhui or Fang Xuanling.
Although the two were the emperor's confidants, their fame among the people was not as impressive as his own, so it was just right to "connect" with the prince Li Sheng.
But when Du Ruhui said this, Li Sheng's expression suddenly dropped.
"What are you talking about? What accompaniments are needed for real fine wine? You have to learn how to do it."
Li Sheng then very seriously introduced the wine culture to Li Er and others, and more than half an hour passed in the blink of an eye.
Li Er originally thought about how to ask Li Sheng for advice, but he didn't expect that Li Sheng, who suddenly became interested in wine, started talking about wine to the ends of the earth. He couldn't say that he was indifferent to the big plans of the world, he could only say that he didn't mention a word about it.
.
Li Er was forced to drink with Li Sheng. After all, he came to Li Sheng to ask for advice, ask for help, and ask for help.
People are kind enough to talk to you about wine, and even personally prepare all kinds of weird and weird wines for you to taste. It’s hard for you to say anything. Son, can you stop being so frivolous with things... or something like that.
This helpless feeling made Li and Li both numb. What was even more numb was that Li Sheng's "bartending" skill was unknown from where he learned it, and it was actually extremely delicious. Although he seemed to be able to taste the original taste of the wine brewed by Shizilou
The flavor is pure and sweet.
But because Li Sheng added various ingredients and presented them in different orders, the flavor was so varied that drinking this wine was almost as enjoyable as listening to music.
An hour really passed in the blink of an eye. In the end, Li Er felt that he was almost drunk by this kid, and he failed to find a chance to ask about the country's plans.
In this situation, even if Li Er is a great person, he can only give up first.
Li Sheng himself refused to give advice to his father. As a king's father, he repeatedly asked a minister for advice. This was not good in the first place. You must know that Zhang Liang, the remaining marquis, had to turn down a large number of rewards before he could die a good death. But now he
If you still have to chase your children to discuss national affairs, then...
In fact, the prince of the clan is the same as the concubine of the harem. The priority of blood relatives is too high but he is not the prince. The best way to survive is to avoid the political whirlpool just like the concubine of the palace.
As for Li Er, as the emperor... Since Li Sheng's main interest today is wine, then as a businessman from Chang'an, he meets a long-lost friend, so of course he cannot make the topic more serious again and again.
However, he drank for several hours that day, and when Li Er finally had to return to the palace at nightfall, Li Sheng suddenly said, "Old Li, have you remembered what I said before?"
"Remember...note it."
Li Er was also drunk and in a daze. In this situation...he couldn't even think about how to deal with Queen Changsun's questioning after returning to the palace. He didn't pay attention to the meaning of Li Sheng's words. But then, Li Sheng suddenly said, "
In fact, the current situation of the Tang Dynasty has reached a critical point. If the Tang Dynasty really succeeds in opening up borders in the future, America will be the most fertile land in the whole country. If you really want to take action, you must hurry up!"
"This matter is basically a done deal, you all remember it."
Li Sheng said this very seriously, and then he began to feel drowsy - although Li Sheng mainly mixed drinks for Li Erjunchen and others, he still drank a lot. After all, he drank a lot since noon.
It's completely dark.
However, when Li Sheng said this, he was about to fall asleep on the table. When the maid outside the elegant seat saw this and was about to come up to help him, Li Er was awakened by his wine!