The Prodigal Son of Zhenguan

Li Fu patted his chest and assured Li Shimin that there was no problem with the emperor.

Last time he went there, the emperor even confronted Pei Ji, saying those words in front of Pei Ji, not caring about Pei Ji's face.

Even so, how could Pei Ji not have any idea in his heart?

Or was he thicker-skinned than Li Fu imagined.

Li Shimin nodded slightly. Li Fu didn't need to get involved in too complicated things. This was also a kind of protection.

As long as he took care of the emperor, he would have no worries.

In the afternoon, the Ministry of Revenue counted out 20,000 strings of copper coins and sent them to the Jingyang King's house the next day.

After getting the money, Li Fu was idle in Chang'an, and he wanted to go back to his farm.

He wanted to see the spring plowing, the canals, and arrange the granary.

There was no nobleman in Chang'an like Li Fu. He had to personally look after all the trivial matters on his farm.

The wealthy families are all respectable people, and they do big and respectable things. They disdain the farming affairs of the farmers below, and will not personally get involved. They usually find a reliable manager to manage the farm.

Therefore, in the eyes of many people, Li Fu's behavior is a manifestation of lack of ambition.

The royal family members are all princes, but they don't take the opportunity to enter the court and become a powerful official. What's the use of holding a nominal position, no matter how high the rank is, without real power?

Li Fu remembered what he had discussed with Li Shimin, and he still had to go to the emperor in the next two days.

But this time, he couldn't go empty-handed.

He had been strolling in Chang'an City these two days, wanting to see what good things the merchants from outside brought to Chang'an City, so that he could pick some and take them to see the emperor.

As for Li Shimin, after listening to Li Fu's words, he thought a lot in the palace. That night, he called Li Wu into the side hall and told Li Wu about this matter.

Li Wu has followed Li Shimin for many years, and his loyalty is beyond doubt. Li Wu knows all the death warriors originally raised by the Qin Wangfu, so it is most appropriate to let Li Wu do this.

"The people you lead in the future will be collectively called the Hundred Cavalry Division, secretly monitoring Chang'an." Li Shimin said to Li Wu.

"Yes." Li Wu bowed his hand and responded.

Now the staff of the Hundred Cavalry Division is only enough to monitor the entire Chang'an City, or to do something else secretly in Chang'an City.

It is called monitoring Chang'an, but in fact, the Hundred Cavalry Division will keep a close eye on the noble officials in Chang'an City.

As for the future, when the Hundred Cavalry Division expands to enough staff, the scope will gradually expand.

The Hundred Cavalry Division will not let anyone join in casually.

The people in the Hundred Cavalry Division are also old people in the Qin Palace. As time goes by, they will become branches of the big tree of the Hundred Cavalry Division and spread more leaves.

Fang Xuanling and Li Fu are both right. To deal with those old officials of Wude, we still need to catch more of their handles.

Whether it is openly or secretly, we must always have more things in our hands, so that they will not leave unconvinced.

Since things are going to be done, let's make everyone obey.

In the back hall of Da'an Palace, Li Fu came to see Li Yuan.

"You have been staying in Chang'an for the past two days, accompanying me every day. Are you not doing your serious work?" Li Yuan asked with a smile.

"I came to Chang'an to stay for a few days, of course I have to accompany you, uncle." Li Fu said: "Now it's spring, and the people in the farm are busy with things in the fields. Even if you want to do other things, you can't find anyone, and you can't leave the things in the fields. That is the top priority."

Li Yuan nodded in response.

"That's right. Spring ploughing is related to the people's livelihood for a year. They all have to eat." Li Yuan smiled.

"Uncle, I found a good thing for you today." Li Fu said, handing the box in his hand to Li Yuan: "I know you like to play pipa. This is a new string for you. I don't understand it, but I heard from others that it is easy to use."

"Let me see it. Don't be fooled." Li Yuan's face was happy and he took the box from Li Fu.

"I heard from people who play pipa that in Shandong and Hebei, the strings used are twisted from tussah silk. It is not easy to maintain and easy to break. The one I bought is made of deer tendons. It is not easy to break. Uncle, please take a look."

Li Yuan took out the pipa string from the box and observed it carefully.

"I heard that this is to split the deer tendons into 500 strands, then add saltpeter, each strand is transparent like silk, and then twist them together and apply sesame oil, so that they look like silk, are tough when used, and make a sound like metal and stone."

"Really? That's a good thing." Li Yuan fiddled with the pipa string.

Then, he called the pipa girl and asked her to change the string and try it out.

PlayingAfter a few strokes, Li Yuan tasted it carefully.

"This sound is different." Li Yuan showed a happy expression.

"Yes, it's a bit hard." The Pipa girl said.

"Then I may need to take care of it." Li Fu responded.

"Well, not bad, Li Fu, where did you get such a good string?" Li Yuan asked curiously.

"I found it in Chang'an City. There was a merchant from the grassland selling goods in Chang'an City. My nephew ran into him by chance when he was shopping. He was curious about what good things there were on the grassland. After searching, he really found such a good thing." Li Fu said.

"Merchants from the grassland? Ran to our Chang'an City?" Li Yuan frowned.

The only people in the Tang Dynasty who might exchange goods with the grassland in private were the border.

"Now the grasslands and the Tang Dynasty are living in peace. This phenomenon is normal. In the future, not only the grasslands, but also people from more places may come to Chang'an. Wasn't it the same in the pre-Sui Dynasty? There were Hu people coming and going, bringing things from the Western Regions." Li Fu explained.

"That's right." Li Yuan nodded in response.

"Merchants value profits." Li Fu said: "There are many people doing business in the border areas. I heard that the King of Changle is in Liangzhou, and his subordinates have business dealings with the grasslands."

"It is illegal for the prince to do business with the grasslands. Your business in Chang'an City is an exception." Li Yuan said.

He knew Li Fu's background. He didn't grow up in the Li family. It was understandable for him to do business. Moreover, it was the people below who managed those workshops and shops, so the court turned a blind eye.

In fact, most nobles have business. The laws on the surface are the laws, but in fact, they are all the same.

Li Yuan also had a hand in Li Fu's business.

"Uncle, in fact, it's like this in private, and you know it in your heart." Li Fu said with a smile.

"You." Li Yuan smiled helplessly: "Yes, it's like this, the court doesn't care about these things. Sometimes the court cares too much, which is troublesome."