Time Travel: I am the idle king Li Shen and Li Shimin in the Tang Dynasty

Anyone who can become the prime minister is no ordinary person. He has already become very versatile.

When I saw His Majesty asking me, I knew that His Majesty had already made a decision, but I just didn't want to say it.

I want it, but I can't say I want it. You have to let me ask for it before I can ask for it reluctantly.

This is the workplace that Li Shen is familiar with. You have to cater to your leader so that he will like you.

Zhang Sun Wuji, on behalf of the Shangshu Province, stood up first:

"Your Majesty, I think what His Royal Highness Prince Ji said is correct. Now that we have made our promise, we must fulfill it.

Otherwise, wouldn't it be a crime of deceiving the emperor?

Here, His Royal Highness Prince Ji is famous and highly respected among merchants, and what matters most is integrity.

If you fail to fulfill your promise today and the news gets out, His Royal Highness Prince Ji’s reputation will be affected.

In addition, with so many envoys from foreign countries coming today, we cannot let His Royal Highness Prince Ji go back on his word.

So in my opinion, I'd better follow His Royal Highness Prince Ji's lead."

Changsun Wuji's words were well-reasoned and impeccable.

Let’s talk about deceiving the emperor first, and then talk about Li Shen’s loss of reputation.

Many officials in the hall nodded frequently to show their agreement.

I couldn't help but admire in my heart, Zuo Pushe is Zuo Pushe, what does it mean to be a prime minister, and his words are so eloquent.

This Prince Ji is notorious in the outside world, and is even more of a stinky dog ​​shit figure in the court. Everyone who sees him would avoid him as much as possible.

Now that it has come to the prime minister's mouth, it is actually said that he is quite famous, so there is no need to worry about damaging his reputation.

This inevitably made the court officials admire him very much.

"Your Majesty, I think what Duke Zhao said is absolutely right. Since His Royal Highness Prince Ji wants to show some filial piety, why don't Your Majesty grant Prince Ji's wish?"

Zhongshu Ling Ma Zhou stood up and agreed.

Many people's mouths twitched as soon as these words were spoken. A little filial piety? Giving away millions is considered a little filial piety?

"I second the motion." Yu Zhining stood up and echoed.

"I second the proposal."

"I second the proposal."

Ministers began to stand up one after another to join in the fun.

Li Shimin thought for a moment before nodding:

"Well, since you all agree, I will agree to it, Prince Ji."

"Thank you, Father, for your help." Li Shen bowed immediately after hearing that.

"Although I agree, I also do it for the sake of your honor. Prince Ji, as a prince, you must be self-disciplined in the future.

Think more about the court and the people, and don't dwell on sensual pleasures and extravagance all day long.

You have to remember this.”

Li Shimin came to Li Shen and gave him a lecture, as if it was for his own good.

Li Shen saluted with a look of learning, "I will remember Aye's teachings."

Li Shen thought: It's you who's spending the money anyway, you can say whatever you want, as long as you get my stuff.

Li Shimin nodded and handed the Persian cat in his hand to Li Shen. Li Shen quickly took it and stroked it twice. It felt really good and very smooth.

After liking the cat for a while, or rather showing off in front of Li Zhi and Li Tai for a while, Li Shen had the cat put into a cage and taken out.

I also specifically told them not to leave it outside, otherwise it would get cold.

With Wang De's loud chant, the banquet began. Countless emperors poured into the hall, each holding a plate in their hands.

The dishes are not only exquisite, but also colorful, fragrant and delicious.

It dazzled the envoys from foreign vassal states.

The ministers also praised it highly. Although they were officials, they had never seen all the dishes in the Boutique Pavilion.

The main reason is that it is too expensive and they feel it is not worth it.

Only Li Shen took a few bites with a look of disgust, and most of the dishes were cold.

It’s winter already, the ceremony is still so long, and there’s food tasting and all that.

If he wasn't in the palace, Li Shen would have wanted to throw his chopsticks down and shout, asking for a hotter table.

Li Shen took a sip of wine and thought, what difference does it make whether or not to borrow the chef?

But seeing others eating with gusto, Li Shen could only endure it.

Fortunately, there was hot soup for him to drink.

Li Shimin was talking to his ministers while eating:

"What do you think of the dishes, my dear ministers?"

"Your Majesty, it is delicious and tasty."

Some people flatter.

Everyone nodded and made friends. Li Shimin smiled happily and said:

"This is the chef I borrowed from the Fine Art Pavilion. Our Prince Ji is very unhappy about this."

"Hahahaha." Everyone smiled.

Hearing his name, Li Shen looked up with confusion in his eyes. What just happened?

Then Li Shimin waved to Li Shen, motioning for him to go over. Li Shen shook his head and said, "I won't go."

Li Shimin glared and waved his hands fiercely. Li Shen had no choice but to carry the wine glass over.

Seeing Li Shen's reluctance, Li Zhi and Li Tai became extremely jealous.

"Father, I offer you a toast. May our Tang Dynasty last forever, and may you live a long life."

Li Shen held the cup and said something auspicious.

Li Shimin laughed and drank it all in one gulp.

"I heard from Wang De that you are here to cause trouble?" After drinking, Li Shimin asked in a playful voice.

There was a strong threat in his tone.

"I dare not." Li Shen shook his head quickly.

Li Shimin laughed:

"It doesn't matter. I'm waiting for you to cause trouble. Last time you escaped a disaster, I couldn't sleep all night, and there always seems to be something stuck in my heart.

The imperial physician said that I have a heart disease.

If you want to help me relieve my depression, I am willing to do so. The family rules have not been used for a long time. You are very suitable to be the first person this year."

Li Shimin's smile was extremely sinister, and it made Li Shen feel a little frightened, and he felt pain in his buttocks for no reason.

He looked up at Wang De, only to see Wang De looking at him with a smile.

Li Shen glared fiercely at Wang De, this two-faced old dog.

"Haha, what are you talking about, Daye? Why would you cause trouble on such a happy day? That's disgraceful.

It's all Wang De's nonsense. He slandered me. Father, you must punish him."

Li Shen laughed awkwardly twice and spoke humbly to Li Shimin.

"No, that's a pity. I haven't been able to exercise much these past few days. I miss you so much."

Li Shimin shook his head in disappointment.

Li Chengqian on the side was almost laughing to death. His father was really powerful and it was easy for him to control Li Shen.

I also admire Li Shen's spirit of flexibility.

Li Shen bowed and retreated with a lot of resentment. He wanted to lose his temper today, but ended up being given a warning.

The whispers between Li Shimin and Li Shen were seen as a favor by outsiders, making everyone feel that Prince Ji had received the emperor's grace.

They all sighed in their hearts at the status of Prince Ji in His Majesty's heart.

When Li Shen returned, Li Zhi and Li Tai also raised their wine glasses to toast him, but Li Shen was not given the same treatment.

After the two toasted, Li Shimin didn't say anything, and the two could only return to their seats in disappointment.

They couldn't help but resent Li Shimin's attitude towards them, and were even more jealous of Li Shen.

(Writing this suddenly reminds me of when I was having a banquet in the countryside, in the middle of winter, the dishes were half cold when they were served.)