Take the mall to Datang

After lunch, Li Zhi said: "Well, let's stop here today. It depends on your performance to make tea in the afternoon. Tomorrow, the king will continue to teach you the art of tea."

What she said was high-sounding and serious, and Wu Meiniang did not refuse, because learning tea art to serve His Majesty was what she wanted to do, and the other party was King Jin, so he could only obey orders.

In the imperial study room, Li Shimin drank tea while watching the memorial, while Wu Meiniang waited on him.

"Well, the taste of the tea brewed today is very special, it seems to be more fragrant than usual, Mei Niang, you put your heart into it." Li Shimin praised.

Wu Meiniang really wanted to accept this compliment, but she couldn't do that. She is a smart person, and she was in contact with King Jin in private. Wouldn't the emperor know about it? She immediately explained: "Your Majesty, it's actually all thanks to King Jin. Last time, King Jin Seeing Her Majesty's tea, she knew that Meiniang was not good at making tea, so she wanted to let Her Majesty have a sip of delicious tea, so she brought some tea masters to teach Meiniang, just to make Meiniang serve His Majesty more attentively. "

"Oh, the pheasant slave has a heart." Li Shimin said with relief.

Li Shimin naturally knew about Wu Meiniang's private contact with King Jin, so he felt relieved after hearing this today, and liked Li Zhi even more.

"Well, very good, it seems that I have to reward you today, but you can tell me what you want to write." Li Shimin said.

Wu Meiniang was happy in her heart, but she said: "Serving Your Majesty is Meiniang's job, how dare you ask for something in return, Meiniang just needs to be by His Majesty's side."

Li Shimin smiled and said, "You are not greedy."

In fact, there are countless beauties who want to be with His Majesty every day, so what is greed if they are not greedy.

In the end, Wu Meiniang still got some cloth money. This kind of reward can be regarded as a big income in the palace. After winning the last time, Wu Meiniang naturally became a "popular person" in the eyes of the maids. more comfortable.

Li Zhi was very happy. Li Shimin rewarded him with so many things. He didn't expect to get so many rewards from his father because of a tea ceremony, so Li Zhi went to the palace more often, and he got acquainted with Wu Meiniang every time stand up.

As for his territory, Donghai Prefecture, it is now a miasma caused by heavy construction work, and a lot of money is spent, and the workers have endless work every day.

Li Chengqian returned to Chang'an from Fusang, and immediately found Li Zhidao: "Pheasant slave, you really don't plan to go to fiefdom."

Hearing the prince's brother ask him this, Li Zhi hesitated, because he didn't know what it meant. Could it be that the prince was targeting his younger brother?

"Brother Prince, I..." The pheasant slave hesitated and was speechless for a long time.

"Your prince brother has no other intentions. If you don't want it, why don't you hang it under my prince's name?" Li Chengqian said directly.

Li Zhi was immediately stunned. Could it be that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince wants to "leave out"? What about the throne? He voluntarily backed down.

Chapter 870

Li Zhi didn't know the pros and cons of it, so he could only hesitate and say, "Brother Prince, please ask His Majesty about this matter."

Li Chengqian saw Li Zhi's attitude, it doesn't matter whether he has the fiefdom of Donghai Prefecture, but what he values ​​is the future development of Donghai Prefecture, which is surrounded by the sea and occupies a favorable location. Development may catch up.

Then money won't matter.

Although the current situation is not good, this is the opportunity that needs to be seized. If Li Zhi really takes it, wouldn't it be a big advantage.

Li Chengqian was pissed in his heart, but he said: "Your prince brother just came back from Donghai Prefecture, and told you that there is no place for people to live..."

He told Li Zhixian about the situation in Donghai Prefecture. He didn't lie, what he said was the truth, but it was exaggerated a lot.

Li Chengqian wanted to talk about this matter with Li Shimin, Li Zhi came with his eldest brother, the purpose was not pure, since the last time he taught Wu Meiniang tea art, he really didn't find any special opportunity to see her.

He was dragged here by his elder brother today, but he hoped that Donghai Prefecture could let it go, so that his fiefdom would have to be reconsidered, and there would still be a lot of time for it to be delayed.

"Wu Cairen, why are you standing here?" Li Zhi saw Wu Meiniang at the door of the imperial study, and immediately came to ask.

Li Chengqian followed behind, and Wu Meiniang knew that the female officer serving in the imperial kitchen was highly valued by his father. Seeing Li Zhi's attentive appearance, he felt something was wrong, but this kind of thing is not surprising.

"His Royal Highness King Jin, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Meiniang is waiting here. Your Majesty is discussing matters with Zhao Guogong." Wu Meiniang said.

Li Chengqian and Li Zhi hesitated when they heard this, their uncles were too involved with their father inside, so it might not be appropriate to go in now, especially Li Zhi was very afraid of this eldest grandson Wuji, but Li Chengqian had a very good relationship with his eldest grandson Wuji.

Although both of them are from the same mother, but the sequence is different, they will both look at the boss.

"Go, let's go in." Li Chengqian said.

He thought it over, with his uncle present, the chances of his father agreeing to his request would be higher.

"Father, my son please see me." Li Chengqian walked in while talking.

Li Shimin and the others were talking about things with Changsun Wuji, and they were a little surprised when they heard that the prince was coming, and they also saw King Jin following behind.

The corners of Li Shimin's eyes narrowed slightly, Li Chengqian and Li Zhi came in, and said to the eldest grandson Wuji: "Ganer, the pheasant slave pays respects to uncle."

Changsun Wuji was not as airy as Li Shimin, and immediately smiled at each other and talked to the two of them.

"Father, my son has something to say." Li Chengqian said.

"Let's talk about something," Li Shimin said.

"My son wants to manage Donghai Prefecture." Li Chengqian said.

Li Shimin was expressionless, and asked: "Why do you have such an idea? You must know that you are a prince, so how can you have time to manage an island state? Besides, Dongzhou Island has been given to my nephew as a fief, so how can it be easily changed?"

"Father, it's not easy for a pheasant slave to manage an island so far away if he doesn't leave Chang'an. My son hopes to develop there. After all, it is the new territory of Datang, and it is currently under construction. My son wants to contribute .” Yuan Shan said.

Changsun Wuji was listening. Li Chengqian suddenly wanted to manage Donghai Prefecture. There must be something wrong with this matter. He is very sensitive to information. What is going on with Dongzhou Island? It has just become the territory of the Tang Dynasty and is now under construction. , everything starts from scratch.

In name, it is the fiefdom of the King of Jin, but in fact, the Duke of Languo is good at what he says, and Li Chengqian wants to get that place after going to Donghai Prefecture, so it is natural to gain anything.

Seeing Li Shimin's ambiguous look, his palms were full of flesh, the prince and Li Zhi were both his beloved sons, and it took a long time to think about whether to agree or not.

"Father, since the elder brother of the crown prince wants to contribute to the Great Tang, he should agree to the elder brother of the crown prince. The pheasant slaves don't need to be entrusted with the land." Li Zhi said to help.

"Nonsense!" Li Shimin scolded.

The atmosphere was a little tense, Li Zhi meant to give up the fiefdom, and had no other meaning, but Li Shimin heard it differently, isn't this the brother's robbing the younger brother's territory?

What Changsun Wuji heard was even more surprising. He looked at the little Li Zhi thoughtfully, then looked at Li Chengqian, and said, "Your Majesty, Dongzhou Island is under construction. It’s justifiable, besides, Lan Guogong’s economic development department can develop together with the various state capitals of the Tang Dynasty, so it’s not easy to let him stay on Dongzhou Island forever.”

What Changsun Wuji said was reasonable, and there was still a lot of information revealed in it. Li Shimin had scruples in his heart. If the geographical location of Dongzhou Island is self-respecting and protected by treasure ships, if Yuanshan wants to rebel, let alone ten Ten thousand soldiers and horses, even 20 are probably helpless. Who let him hold the blueprints for the construction of the treasure ship.

What reassures him is that the current construction of Donghai Prefecture still needs supplies from Datang Inland. It will be fine for a while, and maybe this Lan Guogong will not want to leave.

"Wuji is right, but the Crown Prince's proposal is really difficult to get the courtiers to agree to. As the crown prince and heir, he is the foundation of the country, and he can't be like a vassal king. Don't you think so?" Li Shimin said.

Changsun Wuji nodded, agreeing with Li Shimin's point of view, but he naturally understands the interests Li Chengqian thinks about, even he has an investment, taking the dock on the island as an example, it is an investment that makes a lot of money. These dukes who have invested money are very concerned about it.

"Your Majesty, the crown prince is still young and still needs training. Why don't you let him take charge of Dongzhou Island instead of being a fiefdom?" Changsun Wuji said.

Li Shimin didn't agree immediately, if it was so weak, then Yuan Shan's position as Deputy Chief Protector would need to be removed, otherwise that guy would definitely drop the pick.

"Let me think about this matter again." Li Shimin said.

Li Chengqian was happy. He knew that if his uncle would speak for him today, he would probably be scolded by his father. Li Zhi on the side looked indifferent, very indifferent. This kind of calmness made Changsun Wuji appreciate it very much, but Compared with Li Chengqiang, it is still too far behind.

Changsun Wuji changed the subject, eased the atmosphere, and mentioned: "His Royal Highness will gain something from going to Donghai Prefecture this time. You might as well tell your father about it."