I am Li Shen and Li Shimin, the free kings of the Tang Dynasty

Originally, Li Shimin still had a chance to go to the battlefield, which was to fight against Goguryeo.

But Li Shen persuaded him to gild the prince instead.

Now that the world is at peace, Li Shimin can't find any chance he wants.

Moreover, he is already fifty and over half a century old. If he wants to rush into battle like before, he no longer has the courage.

"Yes, Your Majesty, sometimes I miss the days of fighting on the battlefield.

However, the veteran still feels that it is better now than before.

In particular, the common people now live and work in peace and contentment. Under His Majesty's hard work, they do not pick up things on the road, do not close their homes at night, and the world is peaceful.

At the beginning, Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty went on a military campaign, exhausted the country's power, indulged in excess, and made the people miserable.

It was the Tang Dynasty that saved all the people from the fire and water, and it was Your Majesty who kept the people fed and clothed. The people are grateful to Your Majesty. "

Changsun Wuji's flattery to Li Shimin was quite useful.

Besides power, what an emperor wants is to be remembered in history.

Although Li Shimin also knew that Changsun Wuji was talking nice, he was happy in his heart.

"Hahahaha, the auxiliary machine is ridiculous. I said that water can carry a boat or capsize it.

As the emperor, I use it to let the people of the Tang Dynasty live a good life.

Otherwise, it would not be a disservice to the emperor. "

Li Shimin burst out laughing.

Qin Qiong really admired Changsun Wuji. Civil servants were different, they could stretch and bend, and their ability to flatter was absolutely first-class.

This kind of shameless spirit is enough for them to learn from, and the one who can compete with it is Zhijie.

"By the way, auxiliary machine, I see you are bringing a carriage with you, what? You have also been on the march and fought in a war, so you still need to ride in a carriage?"

Li Shimin pointed to the back of the team.

“Haha, back to Your Majesty, I am old and unable to ride a horse for a long time.

The capital city of Qinghai is more than two thousand miles away from here. I am afraid that if I ride a horse, I may not be able to accompany His Majesty to Qinghai Road. "

Changsun Wuji smiled slightly and replied,

"Dong Zhao, you just realized that you are old in your destiny, and Qin Mou is already in his sixties."

Qin Qiong on the side interrupted.

"That's right, my uncle Bao has already passed his sixties and is riding a horse. You are only in your early fifties and you dare to say that you are old?

Uncle Bao, the auxiliary machine is very naughty. No wonder everyone says he is cunning and wants to find a reason to be lazy. "

Li Shimin watched Qin Qiong pointing at Changsun Wuji and teasing him.

"Your Majesty, how can I be cunning? I am a civil servant, how can I compare with Shu Bao, a military officer.

At that time, Shu Bao and his army took the heads of enemy generals from it, just like picking out objects from a bag.

He is brave and good at fighting, and he is the leader of the three armies. The veteran can't compare with him. "

Changsun Wuji argued.

"Okay, you, you have led troops to fight, you are just lazy, you have the same virtue as King Ji.

Always find a reason for yourself to be lazy. "

Li Shimin waved his hand and mentioned Li Shen accidentally.

Changsun Wuji's pupils shrank, but a smile appeared on his face.

"I can't compare with His Highness Prince Ji. His Highness Prince Ji makes a lot of money every day even if he lies down every day.

With endless glory and wealth, the outside world said that Prince Ji's palace was as rich as any other country, but it was not necessarily groundless.

I have been fortunate enough to have been to Prince Ji's Mansion twice. Looking at the Tang Dynasty, its level of luxury can only be compared to His Majesty's Palace.

Ordinary decorations are curiosities and priceless.

Even the corals that we regard as treasures are placed in the pond in the garden and used as a rockery.

If it were me and others, we would at least enjoy it in the room. How can we leave it outside to be exposed to the wind and sun? "

After Changsun Wuji finished speaking, his face was full of envy.

Qin Qiong on the side asked:

"Mr. Zhao, is Prince Ji's Mansion so rich? Qin Mou heard that although Prince Ji's Mansion has some money, it also spends a lot of money.

The construction of the Qinghai capital almost emptied out Prince Ji's palace.

Now King Ji is building a road of more than two thousand miles.

There are hundreds of thousands of workers, and the wages alone cost millions of dollars, plus materials such as steel, cement, sand and gravel.

I'm afraid that all the money Prince Ji's Mansion has made in the past few years will have to go into it. "

Qin Qiong's expression remained calm, with no emotion at all, as if she was telling an anecdote.

Changsun Wuji glanced at Qin Qiong, and then said:

"Gong Yi Guo has not been involved in worldly affairs for many years, so he doesn't know much about many things. Don't underestimate our Prince Ji.

King Ji's means of amassing wealth are unparalleled in the world.

All merchants in the Tang Dynasty, including those from the Western Regions, respected King Ji extremely, and everyone regarded him as the reincarnation of the God of Wealth.

There are also some merchants who enshrine the statue of His Royal Highness King Ji in their homes to pray for blessings and make them rich.

King Ji's influence among merchants was unparalleled by anyone.

In the Tang Dynasty, we all rely on His Highness King Ji to restrain merchants. Even the imperial court is not as good as King Ji.

It is indeed a blessing for our country, the Tang Dynasty, to have such a talented prince. "

Qin Qiong wanted to say something else after hearing this, but then Li Shimin said:

"Haha, auxiliary machine, don't say that, this traitor is not as good as auxiliary machine as you say.

They're all just some weird tricks, and they can't be put on the stage.

However, I agree with the auxiliary machine's statement that Prince Ji's palace is luxurious.

I have been to Prince Ji's Mansion several times, and the silver unicorn in front of his door is not entirely silver, but I heard that the things he mixed with it are more valuable than silver.

The decoration in the palace is even more dazzling to me.

It's just that these are the money this traitor earned through his own skills, and he didn't break the law. Even if I want to punish him, I have no excuse.

Sometimes I really can't do anything with him. "

Li Shimin was smiling and didn't seem to care at all about what Changsun Wuji said.

Although he sounds like a rebellious child, his words are full of doting.

Qin Qiong glanced at Changsun Wuji without saying anything, then picked up a piece of wood and threw it into the bonfire.

Changsun Wuji's expression did not change after hearing this:

"Your Majesty said that King Ji is still young and will correct himself in the future."

After that, he said no more.

"Wang De, is this meat roasted yet? I'm hungry." Li Shimin looked at Wang De, who was in charge of the barbecue in front of him, and asked.

"Your Majesty, it's just right." Wang De replied with a smile on his face.

"Leave three pieces of meat, send the rest to the Queen, and bring some wine."

Wang De ordered his servants to bring over three plates, cut off three large pieces of meat with a dagger, and send the rest to the carriage.

Of course Li Shimin had to take his beloved concubine with him when he went out.

This time he just pretended to be traveling, and Queen Changsun, Concubine Wei, Concubine Yang, Xu Hui, etc. brought out six or seven wives.

There were six or seven carriages alone.

Speaking of carriages, Li Shimin was a little jealous. His carriage was specially made by Li Shen. It was spacious and comfortable, and it was a four-wheeled carriage pulled by eight horses.

Because of the bearings, even two horses can pull it.

The eight horses are just to show status.