Don't be a prince

After paying New Year's greetings and receiving lucky money, the vigil ended here.Li Chengqian yawned and wanted to go back to sleep when Li Tai stopped him.

"Brother Huang, look, the New Year is over, can I go back to the construction site?"

Frowning, Li Chengqian said helplessly: "I can go back, but I ran away after the new year. What do you think the queen mother thinks? Listen to me, stay a few more days before going back, without you, the construction site is not abnormal It's under construction."

After glancing at his eldest grandson in confusion, Li Tai could only nod his head.He is simply obsessed with making his own battleship, and every day he dreams of sitting on his own battleship and being invincible on the sea.But so far, the shipyard has not been completely completed, how can it not make him depressed?

"Since you said so, I will stay with mother for a few more days!"

After speaking, Li Tai walked away depressed.

Smiling at Li Tai's back, Li Chengqian didn't think his behavior was unfilial or anything.After measuring, if you can put your mother first, you are already filial. Filial piety is not about how you think, but how you do it. It is nonsense to say how filial you are.Thinking about it in his own shoes, Li Chengqian also felt that if he was not bound by government affairs, he would have to stay on the construction site all the time.

After sending the eldest grandson to the back hall to rest, Su Yuan came out, seeing that Li Chengqian was still waiting for her, she couldn't help feeling warm in her heart.

After approaching, the two naturally held hands together and walked slowly towards the side hall.

As soon as the New Year's Eve activities were over, Zhao Yi, Li Daozong and others left the palace.They are not eligible to stay here, and even Li Daozong can't do it in the absence of the emperor.As for Sun Simiao, naturally he is not included here, he is a doctor, and he even lives next to the main hall.

Su Yuan dared to do such a thing when no outsiders were around, otherwise, she would follow Li Chengqian's footsteps.The rules are like this, even if Li Chengqian has been encouraging her to ignore the rules, it can only be on the premise that the two of them are alone.

Walking down the long steps, Li Chengqian asked: "Just now, did the queen mother tell you about having a baby again?"

Su Yuan nodded: "Yes, the concubine feels ashamed to let the queen mother say this. You are the husband of the concubine, and it is the duty of the concubine to have children for you. You consider it for the concubine and let the concubine I am extremely touched, but if it spreads out, it will only make fun of you for pampering your concubine too much, or for being incapable of empress. Husband, tell me, should we..."

Li Chengqian flicked Su Yuan's head with his left hand and said, "What the hell, I don't believe Mrs. Qi didn't tell you what she was like when she gave birth. Don't look at Daoist Sun here, he is not a fairy , once the situation is dangerous, do you think I should choose the child or you? You must know that the biggest possibility is that neither of them can be saved!"

Su Yuan was puzzled and said, "How can I choose? Of course I choose the child."

"Idiot, if I am lonely, I will definitely choose you. If the child is gone, I can still have another one. Where can I find another one like me if the wife is gone?"

As he was walking, he couldn't go anymore, his hands were pulled, and when he turned his head, he saw Su Yuan crying into tears.

Ruined....

At this time, Li Chengqian only had one thought in his mind. What he said naturally, but he forgot how powerful these words are to women in this era.In this era when you can't even say what you like, the words "choose one, I choose you" are too powerful.

In desperation, Li Chengqian had no choice but to hug Su Yuan, who was out of breath from crying, to the princess.He also ordered the court ladies and eunuchs who saw it to be silenced if they dared to leak it out!

If the eldest grandson knows that he made Su Yuan cry, good guy, he will be finished, no matter what the reason is.But the problem is, when she learns the real situation, it will probably be another lecture.Don't think that she loves Su Yuan like she treats her own girl. When this problem comes to her, she will probably choose a child...In this era when the blood lineage is greater than the sky, even if she pity Su Yuan, she will not make what she wants. Choices to make....

Early the next morning, Li Chengqian spent two or three times as much effort as usual to escape from Su Yuan's entanglement.Even if this stupid girl was asleep and kept crying, it was better not to wake her up all night.

Today is the first day of the new year. When I was in Chang'an, it was time to pay New Year greetings to Li Yuan and other elders.Although I am in Dengzhou at this time, I can't sleep late.According to Zhao Yi, many people in Dengzhou will come to the palace in groups to pay New Year's greetings to the prince today.Before that, they specially sent the elders of the family to the governor's mansion to ask if it was feasible, and after learning the news that it was feasible, they were all ecstatic.

It is rare for the common people to take the initiative to pay New Year greetings to the royal family and the prince.It shows that the Li dynasty is indeed supported by the common people. Even if Zhao Yi is unreasonable in the world, he knows that this opportunity is rare.

Although it was the first day of the new year, the people who came to the palace to pay New Year's greetings still brought gifts.It was either a basket of eggs, or a bundle of salted fish, or even a guy who brought his own dog and boasted to his fellow villagers how delicious the dog meat was, which made Li Chengqian helpless for a long time.

Fortunately, this guy didn't stew the dog and bring it here again. It's not like he hasn't eaten dog meat before, and the taste is just like that.It is a bit cruel to strangle the housekeeper dog to death for a moment of scratching.

"His Royal Highness, Happy New Year. This is the big fish that the old man caught years ago. There is no bigger fish in Dengzhou. I am not willing to eat the old man during Chinese New Year, so let me give it to you."

After receiving a big fish from an old farmer, Li Chengqian turned around and handed it to the eunuch who was in charge of sorting it out, and said with a smile: "It is indeed a big fish, thank you for your kindness."

The old fisherman repeatedly waved his hands and said, "Thank you, if His Highness hadn't ordered the soldiers to dig ice and blow up holes in the sea, we would have no choice but to have such thick ice. Generally, after the sea is closed, we will not be able to fish. Besides, my uncle My brother’s family is inland, and there is always not enough planing food in the land. If His Highness hadn’t recruited workers, my mother-in-law would have died of illness. We people in Dengzhou are grateful to Your Highness!”

The old man obviously wanted to say a few more words, but was pushed by the old man behind him in dissatisfaction, so he had to laugh and give up the space.

There are too many people who come to pay New Year's greetings, not everyone can chat with the prince, so the rule is that only old people over 70 years old can come forward to meet the prince, and the rest of the young people just go up to the high platform to worship as a whole. A year is over.

But even so, Li Chengqian continued to work until noon before sending the last old man away.

"It's a great thing for the Li family to be so supported by the people! Especially in Dengzhou, which is located in Shandong, what His Highness has done in a few months is worth ten years of hard work by the imperial court!"

Li Daozong, who couldn't wait for the prince to visit at home, originally planned to come to inquire about the crime, but when he saw this scene at the gate of the palace, he gave up his original plan.

Chapter 359

As a member of the Li family clan, since he, the King of Jiangxia, had no intention of taking that position, he had to consider wholeheartedly for the royal family.One of his members can only benefit if the royal family benefits.He is also very happy to see the scene of the people returning to their hearts now.

After waving goodbye to the last old man, Li Chengqian cupped his hands and said to Li Daozong: "Happy New Year, King Jiangxia, I should have come to your house early today to pay New Year's greetings, but there are too many people who came to pay New Year's greetings. If you leave them all, It's too bad."

Li Daozong also saluted, and said with a smile: "It's nothing. Compared with the common people, the old man is nothing to worry about. I heard before that the people in Shandong don't trust the imperial court very much, and there are even confrontations with the government in many places. Seeing the changes in the people of Dengzhou now, I am also very surprised!"

Inviting Li Daozong to enter the palace, when he walked into the palace gate, Li Chengqian said: "It's actually very simple. The people in Shandong didn't want to rebel, but the Sui Dynasty and the end of the Sui Dynasty suffered too much oppression, so we don't like any forces. No trust. Although the Tang Dynasty has been peaceful for nearly 20 years, the wounds that heal will leave scars, let alone become obedient citizens.

It is actually very simple to restore the trust of the people. The tax exemption in Dengzhou has lasted for more than ten years, which has laid the foundation of trust.What Gu does is to integrate the accumulated results.It seems that it is just a relationship of wages, but after a long time, a little trust can take root.

The common people are actually a very realistic group, as long as you treat them well and seriously, they will respond accordingly. "

Li Daozong nodded and said: "That's the truth. It's just that the truth is simple to say, but it's a bit difficult to implement. Now that I think of the scene at the end of the Sui Dynasty, I'm still afraid. Nothing is more important than the court losing the trust of the people." It's a terrible thing. With the support of the people, no matter how many rebels there are, there will be no disturbances. Once the court loses the trust of the people, it will collapse with a slight push, and there will be no recovery at all. room.

His Majesty once said that the king is like a boat, and the people are like water.These simple six words completely summed up the matter.It now appears that His Majesty's efforts over the years have paid off.As long as we can gain the support of the people, not to mention rebel bastards, even powerful external enemies, there will be no opponents for us.As for Gaoli and others, they are just suffering from scabies. "

Walking to the gate of the main hall, Li Daozong waved to Li Chengqian to express his freedom, and then entered the gate of the hall.

They are all a family, and it is not okay to be too polite, so Li Chengqian went back to his side hall.Li Daozong came to see his eldest grandson.Although he is higher than the eldest grandson in terms of seniority, it is different in terms of status.So right now in Dengzhou, it is most appropriate for him to pay a visit and his eldest grandson to pay New Year's greetings first.

After the reception was over, the people also paid New Year's greetings to Li Daozong, and the rest were not qualified for Li Chengqian to visit.What's more, during the annual banquet, he also told Zhao Yi and others not to come and disturb them.

Although the memorials accumulated from the twelfth lunar month have been screened once, there are still some important memorials that need to be dealt with first.

So, the emperor is really not a serious job.It seems that the scenery is infinite, but it is no different from 996.Especially his prince, who has not yet become the emperor, has suffered such heavy pressure from work.

"Ah...young life!"

Sighing and returning to the side hall, Li Chengqian looked at the same number of memorials on the table, his head grew big.It is really not a good sign to be overwhelmed by so many memorials on the first day of the new year.

...

The first month seems to have a whole month, but it is the fastest time in the whole year.

Just as Yan Liben predicted, the shipyard finally announced the completion of construction on the day when the second dragon raised its head in February.Of course, this is only the outer shell, and various internal decorations, various gantry cranes and other tools have not yet been built.However, a shipyard does not need too much decoration. After five days of equipping the gantry crane and other tools, the construction of the battleship was finally put on the agenda.

Li Yongshu came to Dengzhou from Lingnan even before his new year.

Long time no see, the fair-complexioned young man is about to become a resident of Africa, and he has lost a lot of weight.

Seeing him like this, Li Chengqian felt very guilty. It was a kind of devastation for this fledgling young man to be burdened with so many matters concerning the Lingnan seaport and the shipyard.However, many people in the Tang Dynasty were short-sighted, and they had to risk their lives to complete the promised things, let alone accept the appointment.

"Your Highness, all the craftsmen of Lingnan Shipyard have arrived in Dengzhou now. This is the bill from Lingnan. Please take a look."

Zhang Yun took the box from Li Yongshu, opened it, and saw that there were bills bound into a book inside. The bills were neat and clean, but the words on them were very thin. I don’t know how many numbers there are in the entire box. .

Pushing away the bill that Zhang Yun sent over, Li Chengqian walked up to Li Yongshu, patted him on the shoulder and said, "Thanks for your hard work, everything is going well in Lingnan, you should be the first one. Do you want to see the bill or something?" It’s all the same, I believe you can’t make mistakes. Even if you make mistakes, it’s justifiable. You took on the things in Lingnan when you were just a fledgling, and it’s hard for you not to make big mistakes. satisfy!"

After working so hard for so long, I have been waiting for such an evaluation.Li Yongshu, who worked hard in Lingnan for so long without crying out, now had tears in his eyes.

Without hesitation, Li Yongshu bowed his hands and said excitedly: "It is a humble honor to be appreciated by His Highness. Your Highness owes nothing to the Li family. How dare our family not serve you with death!"

"It's a bit too much to serve with death. Get up, your father is also in Dengzhou, and now he is running errands in the shipyard. Lao Li is also old. Since you are a son, I will help you run more errands. Dengzhou The shipyard is put into use one step ahead of Lingnan, and it is time for you to learn from experience."

Li Yongshu nodded, left excitedly, and went to the shipyard to meet his father.

After sending Li Yongshu away, Li Chengqian received the craftsmen recruited by Lingnan Shipyard.

In the land of Yangzhou and Lingnan, there is no shortage of skilled craftsmen in shipbuilding. Some folk shipbuilders have handed down their craftsmanship from generation to generation.

Most of the skilled craftsmen in Chang'an were recruited to Dengzhou, and famous craftsmen from various prefectures were also summoned to Dengzhou by Zhao Qi.The merchant's business network is even better than the government's news network.With the help of big businessmen like Zhao Qi, the shipyard was able to complete the surprise construction.Otherwise, no matter how much money there is, it is impossible to be so fast.

Being interviewed by the crown prince in person, the general supervisor and the artisans belonging to the engineering college are better. Many folk artisans are so excited that they seem to faint at any time.

"That's how it is. There are only so many requirements for Gu. Maybe it's a little troublesome, but this battleship Gu is going to use the name 'Prince'. It won't do if it's shabby, no matter how much it costs, no matter how much time is wasted. , absolutely can’t let it go.”

The biggest purpose of interviewing craftsmen is to explain their requirements clearly to them.However, Li Chengqian obviously felt that his request was too much, but the craftsmen didn't look discouraged at all.

"Your Highness, don't worry, isn't it just planing? This villain is the best at hand. I guarantee that there won't be a burr on the boat. After the raw lacquer is painted, if it cracks within ten years, there is no need for His Highness to punish you. The villain will wipe his neck!"

"This structure is not difficult. Give the villain three days, and the villain will definitely design it for His Highness!"

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Li Chengqian was also relieved to see that the craftsmen patted their chests and promised to complete the task.He also knew that his request was a bit too much, but for the first time to build his own warship, of course he had to work towards the most perfect direction.

After ordering Zhang Yun to send the craftsmen away, Li Chengqian returned to the desk again.Looking at the memorial that still hurt his brain before, but now it fills him with fighting spirit!

As long as these memorials are finished, he can go to the shipyard to see all the journeys of his warship from scratch. For a model lover, what is more exciting than this?

It took Li Chengqian a full month to deal with the backlog of memorials from years ago and the new ones delivered after the year.The three aspects of work belonging to the Ministry of Household Affairs, the Ministry of Finance and the Emperor are all backlogged on him, and it can be handled properly in a month, which is already very good.

It was February, and Li Chengqian, who was about to leave for the shipyard, had to stay in the palace. Even Li Tai, who had been on the construction site for a month, hurried back desperately.

The reason for all this is that something happened to the eldest grandson.

In front of the main hall of the palace, Li Tai's concubines Yan and Li Ke's concubines Qi all fell to their knees, sobbing nonstop.Before that, Yan Shi lost his hand while holding Qi Shi's child, and the eldest grandson who happened to be on the side caught the child anxiously, and the fetus moved, and it was obviously less than a month old, but the amniotic fluid broke and was forced to give birth prematurely.

More than seven months, less than eight months, giving birth at this time is nothing in later generations, but at this time it is a terrible thing.

Li Chengqian, who hurried over, saw that his sister-in-law was about to faint from crying. Although he was angry, he still pointed to the hall and said, "What's the use of crying? If something happens to the queen mother, you two will be beheaded, what's the matter?" Useful? Why don’t you go in and help? Mrs. Qi, you are also someone who has been here before, so you know more than those court ladies!”

After driving the two of them into the hall, Li Chengqian sat down on the stone pedestal, feeling that all the strength in his body was gone.

It was he who changed the established history and brought the eldest grandson out of Chang'an. If something happened to the eldest grandson, he would be the biggest sinner.

The eldest grandson in history died of illness in June of the tenth year of Zhenguan. Now it is ten years of Zhenguan, and her wind and gas diseases have no signs of recurrence, but if it is because of dystocia...

Looking up at the sky, Li Chengqian, who was in a state of turmoil at this moment, only felt that God might really exist. Could it be that the established historical facts cannot be changed, and once they are changed, they will be fulfilled in other ways?

Nonsense!Even though the matter of his soul wear was extraordinarily dreamy, Li Chengqian still didn't believe that there were gods in this world.Otherwise, why would such a good eldest grandson...

Under the heartache, his head sank into a softness.

"Don't worry too much, Mrs. Wen has already entered. She said that even if the childbirth is less than a month old, sometimes there will be no major problems. There are many cases where the mother and child are safe. Something will happen."

Hugging Su Yuan's waist with his backhand, Li Chengqian only hoped that the damn Wen Po would come out soon and report the safety of the mother and child.

Sun Simiao also arrived, but did not go in, but sat by Li Chengqian.He went out to visit Haiyao after he had given his eldest grandson the pulse today. Who would have imagined that such a thing would happen.

"Daozhang Sun, aren't you going in?"

He forced himself to get up from Su Yuan's arms and looked at Sun Simiao. At this moment, although he knew that Sun Simiao was not a god, Li Chengqian was still full of prayers.

"Let Wen Po come here first. Don't look at the old man as a Taoist priest. It's better to avoid it when it's time to avoid it. Many pregnant women in the folk have to work when they are pregnant, so there are not a few premature births. Although it is dangerous, it is not completely hopeless. At this time, you just relax."

Sun Simiao's consolation was much stronger than Su Yuan's consolation.The same words have different effects in different people's mouths.

The wait was long, and when the dusty Li Tai appeared in the palace with tears on his face, it happened that Wen Po also appeared outside the palace with a look of anxiety.

"Your Highness...Your Highness, Wei...Prince Wei, the position of the child in the mother's womb is not correct, and the situation is critical. The mother said that she will do her best to protect the child. What do you two think? I think..."

Before Mrs. Wen could finish her words, Li Tai grabbed her collar and lifted her up: "The babysitter! The babysitter! If you dare to protect the child, I will kill your whole family! Nothing will happen to the queen mother!"

For the last eight words, Li Tai yelled at Li Chengqian with his eyes wide open.He knew very well that the one who could really speak at this time was the emperor brother, not him.He knows the emperor's temperament, once the mother insists on this, he will probably agree.

Facing Li Tai's wolf-like gaze, Li Chengqian opened his mouth, but it was still difficult to make a decision.With this kind of dilemma, no one can choose.From an emotional point of view, it is natural to protect the eldest grandson, but from the perspective of the eldest grandson, it must be to protect the child. This is the only choice for a mother.Once she was saved, the child had a mishap, I'm afraid...

Sweat was dripping down, Li Chengqian just wanted to slap himself so he could stay awake.

In fact, he was going to do that, but when he raised his hand, Sun Simiao held him back.

"At this time, let the old man come. Your Highness doesn't have to make a choice. The old man will help His Highness make a decision according to the situation. Of course, in the best case, the empress and the child will be fine."

After finishing speaking, Sun Simiao kicked away Li Tai who was about to speak, and walked firmly into the hall.

3 Chapter Sixty

If he saw Li Chengqian having difficulty making a decision, and the hardships of the two sides were unbearable, Sun Simiao would not take the initiative to take on this matter.As a doctor, no matter what decision he makes, everyone will accept it.In this way, the criticism suffered by the prince will no longer exist.

This is Li Chengqian. If it were another person, Sun Simiao would not take the initiative to do everything.When the queen's life was involved, although he had a special status, his neck was still no match for the sharpness of a steel knife. No one dared to fight against the crazy emperor, and no one could fight against him, not even Wei Zheng!

Sitting slumped on the steps in front of the hall, he gently pushed Su Yuan away. Now Li Chengqian just wanted to stay by himself for a while.

On the other side, Li Tai's red eyes also dimmed a little, and he hesitated for a while before coming over to apologize to Li Chengqian.

"It's okay, if it involves the safety of my mother, I will be anxious. Although I don't believe in gods and Buddhas, we can only pray now."

Li Tai nodded and sat aside.

What happened at the time of Chen, it was full evening, and there was still no news from the hall, only the palace maids and Sun Simiao's students came in and out.Although he really wanted to stop one to ask about the situation inside, but afraid of delaying the matter, Li Chengqian had no choice but to give up this idea.

As night fell, when the moonlight shone in front of the main hall, the cries of babies and the cheers of palace ladies finally resounded in the main hall.

A full three hours!

Seeing Yan Shi coming out, Li Tai didn't bother to scold her, and hurried over to ask: "Where's the queen mother? Where's the queen mother? The child is born. Could it be that the queen mother..."

Yan shook her head hastily: "My lord, please don't let your imagination run wild. The queen mother is fine, but the delivery took a lot of energy, and now she just passed out. Dr. Sun said that the queen mother needs to rest now, and she should be fine after a while. "

Hearing this result, Li Tai breathed a sigh of relief and sat down on the ground.Mother and child are safe, this is the best result.