Chapter 275: The Beginning of the Golden Age in Chang'an Chang'an City, Taiji Hall, Nuanchun Pavilion.
Although the cold wind in Chang'an in February is not as biting as in the north, it is not much better.
Li Shimin, who had just left the court, returned to the Tai Chi Hall with a solemn expression. He picked up a report from the South and smiled when he saw the increase in Mingzhou's tax revenue.
Putting down the memorial from the governor of Mingzhou and Xie Lian, the magistrate of Luan County, he picked up another memorial with a red note on it, but before he could finish reading it, he threw it away angrily.
Chen Shou, who was standing aside and serving, hurriedly went to clean up, and heard the emperor say angrily: "This is simply unreasonable, what do they want to do?"
"The frontline soldiers are still fighting bloody battles in the ice and snow, but they actually want to negotiate peace with the Turks? What are they thinking?"
After saying that, he slumped down on the dragon chair. He really didn't have the energy to care about it. If he was angry with these ministers with ulterior motives, he would be angry to death sooner or later.
Chen Shou heard some movement outside. When he saw who was coming, he hurriedly wanted to salute, but when the other party stopped him, he just bowed and said nothing.
The visitor was the Queen, and only the Queen could come to the place where the Emperor handled government affairs unimpeded.
The eldest grandson put a bowl of freshly boiled soup on the table, came behind Li Shimin, stretched out his delicate hands, and started massaging him.
Li Shimin's body stiffened and then relaxed.
After a while, he said: "Why are the Guanyin servants here? Where are the children?"
The eldest grandson stopped what he was doing, brought the bowl of medicinal food he learned from Pingyang to Li Shimin, and said, "Cheng Qian is leading them to listen to Master Li's lecture. I'm coming to see you."
"What? Are you angry again?"
Li Shimin picked up the medicinal meal and drank it all in one gulp, with a bang in his mouth, some of the meaning was still unfinished!
This medicated meal was originally used by Ji Song to replenish Pingyang's health. The queen asked for it for a long time and only got it after spending a lot of money.
Not to mention, this stuff does have some effects, and I feel much better every time I drink it.
Therefore, the eldest grandson would cook a bowl every day, rain or shine.
Hearing the Queen's words, Li Shimin became angry and said angrily: "There are always some people in this court who can't get along with me."
"Withdraw the troops? What did they think? Did the soldiers withdraw immediately?"
"Believe it or not, if I dare to withdraw my troops, I will wait for Jie Li's revenge next year."
"In my opinion, those people are just full enough to hold on, but they don't let me feel comfortable!"
Changsun quickly packed up the things on the table and complained: "You are the same. You know that they are not well-intentioned, but you still get angry with them. I think you should do it."
"Uh!"
Li Shimin was so angry that his eldest grandson could not speak, and turned around angrily.
The eldest grandson ignored him and waved to Chen Shou, signaling him to go out.
When only the emperor and empress were left in the hall, the eldest grandson said, "Is there no news from the north yet?"
"No." Li Shimin stood up and came to the map. He looked at the location of Tieshan, the home of the Turks, with a worried look on his face.
He really couldn't help but not worry. Li Jing, the general manager of the march, Li Ji, the prince-in-law, Chai Shao, and that boy Huan Ji Song should be here at this , the Tang army marched into the grassland and penetrated more than a thousand miles. At this time, the road was blocked by heavy snow that had not yet melted, and there was no news for half a month.
No one knows what the current situation is, and there is no news about their safety! Changsun said softly: "Don't worry too much, Erlang. You know Li Jing's abilities, as well as Li Ji and Chai Shao. They are all people who follow you to conquer the world. Don't you know them well?"
"Brother Song, who is the most unlucky, is also an unparalleled talent in our Tang Dynasty. With so many capable ministers and generals, what do you have to worry about?"
Li Shimin was silent for a long time. Of course he believed them. If he didn't even believe them, who would he believe? But when he didn't receive the news, he couldn't let go. What if Shaking his head, he quickly put away the terrible thoughts in his mind. They will definitely succeed. They will definitely succeed. "Brother Song!"
Li Shimin hesitated a little and asked his eldest grandson: "Do you think I am a little unkind? He has no children yet, and only his mother is left in the family. The Ji family relies entirely on him for support. If something happens, How can I face his mother?"
"We in the Tang Dynasty have no idea of sending our only son to the battlefield. If it weren't for me, he wouldn't have gone."
The eldest grandson was stunned, and the handsome young man with a faint smile appeared in her mind. She was also a little worried when she thought that Erlang sent him to raid the Turkic royal court this time.
He could tell that Erlang didn't treat him as an ordinary minister at all. He said several times that I didn't have a princess of the right age!
I remember the last time I learned about Ji Song's engagement, I locked myself in the room for a long time without seeing anyone.
She knew that this was just a pity for Erlang, but things went counterproductive. Even the emperor could not control everything.
Ji Song is the only direct male of the Ji family. According to the tradition at this time, it is impossible for him to be willing to give birth to the princess.
After all, the rules of the Tang Dynasty were there, which was not a good thing for the Ji family whose family was not prosperous.
From now on, Princess Shang will no longer be able to live with her parents. She will have to live with the princess in the Prince Consort's Mansion. This is simply unacceptable to a filial son like Ji Song.
Ji Song usually seems easy-going, but after being in contact with her for a long time, it is not difficult to find out how proud he is in his bones. Princess Shang is an honor to others, but to some people it is unacceptable.
Looking at the somewhat lonely emperor, the eldest grandson said: "I believe Brother Song will understand your painstaking efforts and he will not blame you."
"Hopefully!" Li Shimin shook his head and stopped thinking about it. He picked up the memorial and read it again. Less than ten miles outside the south gate of Chang'an City, fifty cavalrymen galloped over.
Sudden.
"Woo!"
They stopped urgently, and the leader got off his horse and said urgently: "Quick, quick, quick, put on the horse immediately! Hurry up, don't miss the time."
He unwrapped the package on his horse, but inside was a pair of tattered clothes with blood stains. Each of them prepared a pair.
After Sun Liu saw everyone else put on their clothes, he asked in a low voice to their team leader: "What are we doing? Isn't it good to dress cleanly? I still want to show off, so why do I just put on this rag?" Son."
Sun Liu was the soldier who was 'invited' by Wang Fang. With Ji Song's guarantee, he successfully achieved three levels of merit and was promoted to a senior position.
Since his military exploits were pretty good, the team that selected him saw that he had potential, and thought he was related to some marquis, so they reluctantly selected him.
He was also selected for the mission of the Red Ling Urgent Envoy. It was his first time doing this job, and he originally fantasized about making a good appearance in Chang'an so that he could brag to the children when he returned home.
But I didn't expect that now I have to go into the city wearing rags. How can this be possible?
"You know nothing! Learn from it in the future!"
(End of this chapter)