When Changsun Wuji came over, Li Chengqian was sitting on the main seat, drinking wine with a smile.
"Uncle is here, sit down quickly!" Li Chengqian stood up and helped Changsun Wuji sit down beside him.
Changsun Wuji was a little surprised by Li Chengqian's performance today.
Although Li Chengqian said he respected him in the past.
But it has never been as respectful as it is today.
On the contrary, it was somewhat deliberate.
"Is your Highness busy today?" Changsun Wuji asked with a smile.
He came according to the time agreed with Li Chengqian and was not late.
But Li Chengqian smelled of alcohol, as if he had already had a drink.
"There's nothing wrong, I'm just a little upset, so I wanted to ask my uncle to come over and talk."
"You didn't disturb uncle, did you?" Li Chengqian waved his hand, with a trace of displeasure on his face.
Changsun Wuji was a little strange before.
Seeing Li Chengqian looking like this, he didn't think much about it, but took it for granted.
During this year, Li Chengqian has been experiencing failures and setbacks.
From the beginning to the end, whenever he had a conflict with Zhao Chen, he would be pushed to the ground and rubbed.
Li Chengqian did not completely collapse, and his ability to withstand it was already considered to be extremely good.
Changsun Wuji can understand some of his irritability.
After all, he was often caught off guard by Zhao Chen's series of methods.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is serious. His Royal Highness can trust this old minister. It is my blessing." Changsun Wuji said with a smile.
He was also afraid that Li Chengqian would collapse under the tremendous pressure.
Li Chengqian is his eldest son Wuji's further help. If something happens to Li Chengqian, all his efforts over the years will be in vain.
But we can't let Li Chengqian lose confidence.
"In the past year or so, Cheng Qian has experienced a lot. His father's disgust, his mother's alienation, and the strange looks from the court officials."
"My only uncle, he has always been with Cheng Qian from beginning to end."
"Uncle, Cheng Qian would like to ask one more question. Will uncle always help Cheng Qian without any regrets?" Li Cheng Qian poured a glass of wine for Changsun Wuji.
Changsun Wuji hesitated for a moment.
He didn't know what stimulated Li Chengqian.
Why did you suddenly say such things to him?
What does it mean that his grandson Wuji will have no complaints or regrets?
Then if you, Li Chengqian, cannot sit on this throne, then he will definitely regret it.
As for helping Li Chengqian all the time.
Then it’s more important to look at what’s going on.
Could it be that if Li Chengqian wants to rebel, you should follow him?
"What troubles have you encountered, Your Highness?" Changsun Wuji frowned.
He always felt that Li Chengqian was a little strange today.
Even after drinking, he asked him these strange questions.
"No, I just want to ask. If uncle doesn't know how to answer, that's okay."
"Uncle, drink!" Li Chengqian put down the wine bottle in his hand and smiled with Changsun Wuji.
Changsun Wuji nodded, raised the wine glass in front of him, and drank it slowly.
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Wangyou Bookstore's aggressive purchase of chickens, ducks and geese in Chang'an City was discussed by the courtiers in the court early the next morning.
Today's court meeting is a little strange.
Neither Changsun Wuji nor Hou Junji came.
The housekeepers from both families came here to ask for leave.
Prince Li Chengqian's face was full of joy today, as if he had encountered some great event.
Standing on the side of the Tai Chi Hall, there was a faint smile on the corner of his mouth.
"Your Majesty, since yesterday, Wangyou Bookstore has been purchasing chickens, ducks and geese in Chang'an City at the price of five cents per catty."
"Is it His Majesty's intention that Duke Zhao did this?" An official asked the emperor about Wangyou Bookstore's purchase of chickens, ducks and geese.
This incident was too noisy.
Moreover, if a normal businessman did this, he would never purchase these things at a price five times higher than the market price.
By all accounts, this is a money-losing move.
Without the emperor's instructions, no fool would throw his money into the wind like this.
"Well, this matter is indeed my instruction. In order to prevent and control the locust plague, I asked the people of the world to raise more poultry."
"At that time, I made preparations for yesterday, which is why Wangyou Bookstore purchased poultry."
"It's not easy for the people of the Tang Dynasty, so I can only do my best!"
The emperor stood on the high platform and said unconscionable words with a smile on his face.
Anyway, Zhao Chen is not here today, so it’s not just what he says?
So what happens if you take away the credit from that kid?
Anyway, as an emperor, I was shamelessly scolded by that boy Zhao Chen countless times in front of my face.
What's the harm in one more time?
Anyway, now that he can make the ministers look at him with admiration, the emperor feels that it is worth it.
Zhao Chen is not at a loss either.
After you have managed the Tang Dynasty, why don't you make it easier for him in the future?
"Your Majesty, Holy Ming!"
Even though the emperor said such high-minded words, the ministers could not help but shout in unison.
At that moment, there was a roaring mountain and tsunami.
Fang Xuanling and Wei Zheng's faces twitched.
They didn't know from the emperor that these were actually Zhao Chen's ideas.
But the emperor still said it so righteously.
How thick-skinned...
"Duan Lun, today is October, how is the construction of Lingyan Pavilion going?"
"I have decided to reward the meritorious ministers and erect monuments and biographies on New Year's Eve this year."
"The Ministry of Industry must hurry up!" said the emperor and the Minister of Industry, Duan Lun.
The construction of Lingyan Pavilion is the most important thing this year.
All the officials are thinking about it.
There can be no delay.
When Duan Lun heard the emperor ask him, he immediately stood up, held hands with the emperor and said, "Reporting to your majesty, the construction of Lingyan Pavilion is being stepped up and will be completed by the end of November."
"Now I would also like to ask your Majesty to find someone to draw portraits of all the heroes of Lingyan Pavilion, so that the family will not be too anxious in the future."
"I recommend Wannian County Duke Zhao Chen. The portrait he painted for Prime Minister Du last time was so fake that it looked real. Even the Du family members admired it."
Of course the emperor knew that Zhao Chen was good at painting, and even Yan Liben was far behind him.
But can Zhao Chen move when he calls?
Last time, he agreed to let him erect a monument in Lingyan Pavilion for an old man who was not in this world.
Zhao Chencai reluctantly painted portraits of several deceased heroes.
After that, the guy stopped moving.
If I go to him to do this now, I'm afraid it won't be that simple.
Especially since I once again took credit from him.
That kid is not the one who suffers the consequences...
"I will consider this matter." Li Shimin nodded.
"One more thing. I would like to say hello to all of you. In the spring of this year, I plan to tour the south of the Yangtze River with the queen."
"The government will be handed over to the prince, assisted by Fang Xuanling, Wei Zheng, and Changsun Wuji."
"That's it for today!" The emperor said this and left the Tai Chi Hall with his hands behind his back.
Li Chengqian was in a daze.
He received news that the emperor planned to leave Chang'an City and tour elsewhere after spring next year.
But Li Chengqian didn't expect that the emperor would let him handle the government affairs.
This made Li Chengqian both surprised and happy.
"His Royal Highness, congratulations. If your Majesty has something to do, he will always think of His Highness the first time."
"I know that His Royal Highness is the person whom Your Majesty trusts the most."
"Your Highness, I have something that I would like to report to Your Highness today!"
The officials gathered around, their attitude was completely different from before.?