Datang: Li Er, are you teaching me how to do things?

Chapter 170 I Know It Already
In Zheng Guogong's mansion, Wei Zheng and Mrs. Pei are sitting opposite each other. This old couple intends to sit down and have a drink and have a heart-to-heart chat during the winter solstice.

At this moment, there were bursts of explosions outside, and Wei Zheng thought something terrible happened outside.

Are houses trampled, or are cavalry running through the streets?

He ran out in a hurry, and then saw fireworks exploding in the direction of Suzaku Gate, like a fairy in the sky splashing light.

Wei Zheng was stunned for a moment. Seeing that Wei Zheng hadn't returned for a long time, he also walked out, and she was also stunned by the fireworks.

So beautiful, so romantic.

Two elderly people, Mrs. Pei and Wei Zheng, stood in the small courtyard and saw the grand fireworks display of Suzaku Gate.

"It turns out that this is the performance that the prince said can be seen in the whole of Chang'an. He didn't lie, it's amazing, it's amazing."

Wei Zheng muttered to himself, he was really convinced, such a beautiful performance should indeed be left at the last moment.

Mrs. Pei didn't understand what Wei Zheng meant, so she asked.

Wei Zheng then explained the ins and outs of the matter.

Mrs. Pei complained a little: "His Royal Highness is also your son-in-law after all, why are you so harsh on him?"

Wei Zheng blushed, and retorted: "It's not harsh, I'm just seeking truth from facts. If His Highness had shown us such fireworks earlier, we would naturally agree."

"But he kept saying to keep the surprise going, so we didn't know."

"Besides, if I really want to object, I can definitely quarrel with His Majesty. No, it's not acquiescing in the end. I'm on His Highness's side after all."

Seeing that Wei Zheng was in a hurry, Mrs. Pei chuckled, "Understood, don't be in a hurry."

"Well, people are you, and ghosts are you."

Wei Zheng didn't know whether to laugh or cry, and then slowly said: "Your Highness's talent, we have known it for a long time, and this time we have seen it even more."

"It is said that these fireworks were invented by His Highness himself. Based on this, whenever there is a banquet performance in the future, the fireworks must be the finale, and His Highness's name can be passed down through the ages."

"We are mediocre talents. We can only keep up with His Majesty's footsteps if we work hard and do our best for His Majesty."

Mrs. Pei chuckled, she knew what Wei Zheng's ambition was, Wei Zheng wanted to pass on his name through the ages, and become a good official who would be recorded in the history books.

Pei naturally supports Wei Zheng, and she also has her persistence and dreams.

But regarding Li Yun, she still hoped that Wei Zheng would not be so serious.

"Next time, if Your Highness has any new inventions, don't be so impatient."

"clear."

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In Song Guogong's mansion, Xiao Yu and Dugu Shi also saw the fireworks show, but they were standing in front of the window of the attic on the second floor.

Although Dugu is old and takes care of the trivial affairs of the Xiao Mansion all day long, she still has a girlish heart.

She likes to stand in front of the window, watch the moon and listen to the rain.

Could it be that the weather is very good today? Although there is no moon, it is not so cold.

Xiao Yu then accompanied Dugu to the small attic.

The next two people saw the perfect shocking fireworks display.

"I've known for a long time that His Highness's fireworks show is not easy, but I didn't expect it to be so brilliant. Now it's all right, the court has an extra tax."

Such a shocking performance of the fireworks will inevitably attract a lot of merchants to buy.

However, the imperial court had an additional reason to collect taxes. As the Minister of the Household Department, Xiao Yu thought about it every day.

Not surprisingly, Datang will have a decisive battle with Dong Tujue next year, and the consumption of this money is indispensable.

It has only been 11 years since the founding of the Tang Dynasty. During the previous Wude Dynasty, Li Yuan didn't save much money at all.

In other words, it mainly relies on Li Shimin to save money.

Under such circumstances, being able to save enough money in just two years is already considered a very remarkable thing.

When Dugu heard this, he laughed, and then said: "You only want to find money for the court, have you thought of other ways or methods?"

Xiao Yu was taken aback for a moment, and looked at his wife puzzled.

Dugu went on to explain: "The way you think is to rely on taxes to collect money. Have you ever thought about whether there are other ways?"

"In addition to taxation, is the imperial court confiscating property?"

Xiao Yu thought of the more than 1000 million yuan a few days ago, and couldn't help blurting it out.

Dugu shook his head, and said as a matter of course: "I don't know, I just tell you a direction, and you need to think about the follow-up, or you can simply ask His Highness for advice."

Xiao Yu paused slightly when he heard the words, and then he thought of Li Yun, the talented prince.

Thinking of Li Yun's inventions, I couldn't help but feel a little moved. Maybe Li Yun really knows some ways, so he needs to visit.

...

In the palace, Li Shimin can be said to have watched the entire fireworks feast at close range.

Compared with others, he knows the greatness and excitement of this fireworks.

After watching the fireworks show, Li Er suddenly thought of his romantic history with Empress Changsun.

After a while, my past military achievements and heroic appearance on the battlefield rang out.

Empress Changsun was very shocked, and asked again and again: "Is this Yun'er's fireworks show? It's so beautiful, did Yun'er give you some fireworks?"

Li Er was about to say no, when several eunuchs walked over carrying several large boxes.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, these are the fireworks left by His Royal Highness, and they are said to be toys for His Majesty, Your Majesty, and several princes and princesses."

Empress Changsun was a little moved when she heard the words. She opened a box and saw a box full of spinning fireworks. She was overjoyed, "Children, come here quickly, your prince brother left you something interesting."

Li Tai and Li Chengqian hurried over when they heard the words.

After a while, other princesses and princes also ran over together.

These spinning fireworks are small, so you don't have to worry about hurting your fingers.

Under the thick walls of the palace, the princes and princesses had a great time playing.

Empress Changsun covered her mouth and smiled lightly.

Li Er was also very proud, "When Yun'er proposed this plan, Wei Zheng and many other ministers opposed it. Only I believed in Yun'er and supported him to keep the show."

Empress Changsun smiled softly, "I see, you gave birth to a good son, your son is great, and you are also great."

Li Er laughed, "I'm not joking with you, I really have this trust."

He was in a good mood, and he didn't even mention me, but me.

In fact, Li Er hesitated at the time, but Asak's arrogant attitude annoyed Li Er. He felt that there was no need to support a Kang countryman, so he finally supported Li Yun.

Of course, he would not tell Empress Changsun about such a thing, because he was wise and powerful, and had made a decision long ago.

"Where did you say Yun'er went at this time?"

"Where can I go? It must be with the daughter of the Wei family?"

Li Er had already noticed that the banquet at the queen's side was over, Wei Wanyu did not leave with Pei, but landed on the edge of the city wall, standing alone.

Li Yun passed away soon after.

(End of this chapter)